Satisfaction and Workload as Predictors of Psychological Distress in Psychosocial Care Professionals During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Pinto Debora Maria Salimon, Lourenção Luciano Garcia, Eid Letícia Palota, Ponce Maria Amélia Zanom, André Júlio César, Tiol Emilia Batista Mourão, Giacon-Arruda Bianca Cristina Ciccone, Arruda Guilherme de Oliveira, Souza Maria da Graça Girade, Sasaki Natália Sperli Geraldes Marin dos Santos, Santos Emerson Roberto, Martinez William Donegá, Costa Ana Carolina Santos, Engel Ana Maria Rita Pedroso Vilela Torres de Carvalho, da Silva Júnior Amilton José, Werneck Alexandre Lins, de Souza Marise Ramos, Martins Marlene Andrade, Silva Gabriele Cássia Santos, Menezes João Daniel de Souza, da Silva Matheus Querino, Pompeo Daniele Alcalá, Gray Richard
Primary Institution: Municipal Health Department of São José do Rio Preto
Hypothesis
This study aimed to investigate the association between job satisfaction, workload, and psychological distress among CAPS professionals during the pandemic.
Conclusion
Low job satisfaction and high professional workload were predictive variables of psychological distress.
Supporting Evidence
- One-third of the sample showed scores indicative of psychological distress.
- Professionals reported moderate satisfaction and mild workload.
- Multiple linear regression analysis revealed significant associations between workload, job satisfaction, and psychological distress.
Takeaway
The study found that when mental health workers are unhappy with their jobs and have too much work, they feel more stressed and anxious.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted using various scales to assess job satisfaction, workload, and psychological distress among CAPS professionals.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may be present due to the non-probabilistic sampling method.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design and convenience sampling limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were female (64.15%), aged between 31 and 40 years (47.17%), and had a specialization as the highest level of education (60.37%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.0025 for workload, p = 0.0495 for job satisfaction
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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