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The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention

Introduction The implications of work-related stress among manufacturing workers were often unrecognised. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the workplace health promotion (WHP) program in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress levels, as well as improving the overall q...

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Main Authors: Mohamed, Ahmad Fairuz, Isahak, Marzuki, Isa, Mohd Zaki Awg, Nordin, Rusli
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spelling my.um.eprints.423612023-10-11T03:22:56Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/42361/ The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention Mohamed, Ahmad Fairuz Isahak, Marzuki Isa, Mohd Zaki Awg Nordin, Rusli RA Public aspects of medicine Introduction The implications of work-related stress among manufacturing workers were often unrecognised. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the workplace health promotion (WHP) program in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress levels, as well as improving the overall quality of life among Malaysian manufacturing workers. Methods The study used a randomised controlled trial (RCT) design and included 88 employees from a food and beverage manufacturing factory in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The intervention group received a comprehensive WHP program based on organisational and individual stress management programs that included (i) healthy mental health module, (ii) anxiety management technique, (iii) mindfulness for stress and (iv) stress at work. The module was delivered through the Occupational Stress Management Course and Employee Assistance Program. The control group received no further intervention other than a general brochure on stress. The study period consisted of an intervention period of 3 months followed by a post-intervention period of 3 months. Measurements were recorded at baseline and at 3 month post-intervention. Outcome measures included the self-perceived depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS-21), participant's quality of life (WHOQOL), coping skills (COPE-28) and job characteristics (JCQ). Results The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in self-perceived stress, anxiety, and depression scores three months post intervention (p <= 0.001). All domains of health-related quality of life and coping skills related to social support and problem-solving were significantly improved in the intervention group following the intervention (p < 0.001). In the control group, no significant changes were observed in all the parameters. Conclusion WHP program shows promising results in improving mental health status, quality of life and coping skills among the manufacturing workers. Springer 2022-07 Article PeerReviewed Mohamed, Ahmad Fairuz and Isahak, Marzuki and Isa, Mohd Zaki Awg and Nordin, Rusli (2022) The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention. International Archives Of Occupational And Environmental Health, 95 (5). pp. 1113-1127. ISSN 0340-0131, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-022-01836-w <https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-022-01836-w>. 10.1007/s00420-022-01836-w
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Mohamed, Ahmad Fairuz
Isahak, Marzuki
Isa, Mohd Zaki Awg
Nordin, Rusli
The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention
description Introduction The implications of work-related stress among manufacturing workers were often unrecognised. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the workplace health promotion (WHP) program in reducing depression, anxiety, and stress levels, as well as improving the overall quality of life among Malaysian manufacturing workers. Methods The study used a randomised controlled trial (RCT) design and included 88 employees from a food and beverage manufacturing factory in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The intervention group received a comprehensive WHP program based on organisational and individual stress management programs that included (i) healthy mental health module, (ii) anxiety management technique, (iii) mindfulness for stress and (iv) stress at work. The module was delivered through the Occupational Stress Management Course and Employee Assistance Program. The control group received no further intervention other than a general brochure on stress. The study period consisted of an intervention period of 3 months followed by a post-intervention period of 3 months. Measurements were recorded at baseline and at 3 month post-intervention. Outcome measures included the self-perceived depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS-21), participant's quality of life (WHOQOL), coping skills (COPE-28) and job characteristics (JCQ). Results The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in self-perceived stress, anxiety, and depression scores three months post intervention (p <= 0.001). All domains of health-related quality of life and coping skills related to social support and problem-solving were significantly improved in the intervention group following the intervention (p < 0.001). In the control group, no significant changes were observed in all the parameters. Conclusion WHP program shows promising results in improving mental health status, quality of life and coping skills among the manufacturing workers.
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author Mohamed, Ahmad Fairuz
Isahak, Marzuki
Isa, Mohd Zaki Awg
Nordin, Rusli
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Isahak, Marzuki
Isa, Mohd Zaki Awg
Nordin, Rusli
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title The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention
title_short The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention
title_full The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention
title_fullStr The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention
title_full_unstemmed The effectiveness of workplace health promotion program in reducing work-related depression, anxiety and stress among manufacturing workers in Malaysia: Mixed-model intervention
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