scholarly journals Assessing the Mental Workload of staff in a Bank in Hamadan by NASA-TLX Method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh BAKHSHI ◽  
Majid MOTAMEDZADE ◽  
Maryam FARHADIAN
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Demand ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Bank Employees ◽  
Nasa Tlx

Introduction: Mental workload is one of the effective factors on the performance and efficiency of people working in an organization that put their health at risk. The aim of this study was to determine the mental workload of staffa working in a bank in Hamadan City of Iran  by NASA-TLX method. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 110 bank employees were surveyed. The data were collected using demographic and NASA-TLX questionnaires. Finally, collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 by running descriptive statistics and statistical tests. Results: According to the participants, the mean and standard deviation of effort and mental demand, as the most important dimensions were 81.04 ± 14.51 and 79.50 ± 18.05, respectively. The performance dimension was selected as the least important dimension with the mean and standard deviation of 64.37 ± 10.17. The results of statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between the participants' total score of mental workload and their demographic information such as age, gender, educational level, marital status, experience, and work overtime(P>0.05). The Pearson correlation coefficient showed that age (P<0.05) and work experience (P<0.01) had a significant and inverse relationship with temporal demand dimension . Conclusion: Based on the findings, the mean of perceived mental workload of bank employees was high. Therefore, effective programs should be conducted to mitigate and reduce the mental workload and to promote mental health of bank employees.

scholarly journals Child-Free Lifestyle and the Need for Parenthood and Relationship with Marital Satisfaction among Infertile Couples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razhan Chehreh ◽  
Giti Ozgoli ◽  
Khadijeh Abolmaali ◽  
Malihe Nasiri ◽  
Zolaykha Karamelahi
Keyword(s):  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Infertile Couples

Objective: Marital satisfaction is considered as satisfaction with a marital relationship on which the presence of a child has different effects. Concerns about a childfree life and its effect on marital satisfaction in infertile couples are very critical. Therefore, this study was intended to characterize and compare concerns about a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood and their relationship with marital satisfaction in infertile couples. Method: A total of 200 men and 200 women who referred to fertility centers in Tehran participated in this cross-sectional study. Convenience sampling method was used for sampling. Demographic survey, ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale, and Fertility Problem Inventory were used for data collection. The resulting data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical tests (Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Stepwise Regression). Results: The mean scores for concern about a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood in women were significantly higher than in men. The variables rejection of a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood were respectively predictors of marital satisfaction in women and men. Conclusion: Since marital satisfaction in infertile couples is affected by their feelings about having a child and becoming a parent, it is therefore suggested that appropriate counseling be provided in supportive healthcare programs for infertile couples to promote their marital satisfaction.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress and Coping Strategies Among Clinicians and Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Guilan, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Monfared ◽  
Leila Akhondzadeh ◽  
Robabeh Soleimani ◽  
Saman Maroufizadeh ◽  
Somaye Pouy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Distress Scale

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic can lead to psychological distress among clinicians and medical students due to the possibility of disease transmission and closure of educational centers. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the extent of psychological distress and coping strategies among clinicians and medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Rasht, Iran. Methods: Using the Kessler Psychological Distress scale (K10), this cross-sectional analytical study evaluated psychological distress and coping strategies among 109 clinicians and medical students working in Razi Hospital of Rasht, Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic. The K10 scale has 10 items with a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 5 (always); the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was calculated as 0.771. Also, to examine the coping strategies, a 10-item researcher-made checklist was used (CVI = 0.79; CVR = 0.82). The questionnaires were distributed by e-mail from May to June, 2020. After entering the data into SPSS software (version 20), the data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Results: The mean age of the responders was 36.14 years (SD = 10.68). The mean K10 total scores was 12.94 (SD = 7.64). There was a significant negative correlation between age and K10 total scores (r = -0.397, P < 0.001). Single participants had a higher K10 total score compared with married ones (P = 0.003). Furthermore, interns had a higher K10 total score compared with residents (P = 0.012) and faculty members (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Since interns are at a higher risk of psychological distress due to less work experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, continuous monitoring of psychological distress and teaching coping strategies in crisis situations should be included in the training curriculum and educational courses of this group.

scholarly journals Morphometry of the Thyroid Gland and its Correlation with Various Anthropometric Parameters in Asymptomatic Indian Young Adults- A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikhil Aggarwal ◽  
Garima Sehgal ◽  
Arvind Kumar Pankaj ◽  
Rakesh Kumar Verma ◽  
Anit Parihar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: The volume, shape and size of the thyroid gland varies with age and sex. Morphometry of the thyroid with particular emphasis on its volume is an essential and most important parameter which must be evaluated. It is helpful in the diagnosis and monitoring of various thyroid diseases. Aim: To evaluate the volume of the normal thyroid gland and thickness of thyroid isthmus by ultrasonography and to observe its correlation with sex, height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Neck Circumference (NC), Body Surface Area (BSA) and Lean Body Mass (LBM) in asymptomatic subjects. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which included 100 volunteers (50 males and 50 females) from among 1st year MBBS/BDS students, who were attending classes in the Department of Anatomy, King George’s Medical University, UP, Lucknow during April 2019-March 2020. Detailed information (sex, height, weight, NC) was recorded for every subject. Also, BMI, BSA and LBM were calculated for each. Thereafter, ultrasound was performed to measure the dimensions of the thyroid gland. The statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Student t-test (to test the significance of two means), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and bivariate correlation using Karl Pearson correlation coefficient (r) were used as statistical tests; and p-value <0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. Results: The mean volume of the right lobe of the thyroid gland was found to be 3.89±1.28 mL and of left side was 3.59±1.09 mL. The mean total volume of thyroid gland was 7.48±2.22 mL. In males, it was found to be 8.32±2.30 mL and in females, it was 6.63±1.78 mL. The mean thickness of thyroid isthmus was 2.09±0.66 mm. The correlation of total thyroid volume with all the anthropometric parameters was significant, while correlation of isthmus thickness was statistically significant with LBM and NC only. Conclusion: Presentstudy provides a normative reference data for the physicians and surgeons to consider while dealing with everyday cases of thyroid hypoplasia or goiter in their Outpatient Department (OPD)/Inpatient Departments (IPDs).

scholarly journals BEBAN KERJA MENTAL DAN KELUHAN KELELAHAN KERJA PADA BIDAN DI PUSKESMAS JETIS YOGYAKARTA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Nafi`ah Nurfi Afriansyah
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Infant Mortality Rate ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mental Work ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Demand ◽  
Mental Demand ◽  
Nasa Tlx

ABSTRACK The main task of midwife support was to decrease Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) by midwifery services. The profession of midwife not only as midwifery services but also as a manager, researcher, and educator in society. Profession as a midwife need good physical and mental health. Therefore, all midwifery professionals were have to optimum performances. This research aim were to describe mental work loads and work fatigue of midwife in Puskesmas Jetis Yogyakarta. This research was decriptive with cross sectional approach. The sample used total sampling with 15 midwifes who worked in Puskesmas Jetis Yogyakarta. The instruments for collect the data used by interview, observation, and filling NASA-TLX with IFRC questionnaires. The results showed that physic workload category amount to 46% (Physical Demand = 14%, Temporal Demand = 22%, Own Performance = 10%), and mental workload category amount to 54% (Mental Demand = 18%, Frustation = 15%, Effort = 21%), also average fatigue of midwife on the medium level as 60 %. The conclusion of this research showed that mental workload of midwife gave more effect than physic workload. Keywords: work load, midwife, work fatigue ABSTRAK Tugas utama profesi bidan adalah mendukung penurunkan Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) dan Angka Kematian Bayi (AKB) melalui pelayanan kebidanan yang berkualitas. Tugas bidan tidak hanya sebagai pelaksana pelayanan kebidanan, namun juga mempunyai peran sebagai pengelola, peneliti, dan pendidik di masyarakat. Profesi sebagai bidan merupakan pekerja yang membutuhkan kesehatan fisik dan mental yang baik. Oleh sebab itu profesi bidan dituntut memiliki performa yang optimal. Pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan beban kerja mental dan kelelahan kerja pada bidan di Puskesmas Jetis Yogyakarta. Jenis penelitian secara deskriptif dengan pendekatan waktu cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan total sampling sebanyak 15 Bidan yang bekerja di Puskesmas Jetis Yogyakarta. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk pengambilan data menggunakan kuisioner beban kerja NASA –TLX, kuisioner IFRC, wawancara, dan observasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dimensi NASA-TLX kategori Beban Kerja Fisik sebesar 46% (Physical Demand = 14%, Temporal Demand = 22%, Own Performance = 10%), dan kategori Beban Kerja Mental sebesar 54% (Mental Demand = 18%, Frustation = 15%, Effort = 21%), serta rata – rata tingkat kelelahan kerja sedang sebesar 60%. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa beban kerja mental pada bidan dirasakan lebih besar daripada beban kerja fisik. Kata Kunci : beban kerja, bidan, kelelahan kerja

scholarly journals Workload Status and Its Relationship with Job Stress in Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Reza Yusefi ◽  
Parnian Nikmanesh ◽  
Shima Bordbar ◽  
Mohammad Khammarnia ◽  
Zahra Kavosi
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Load ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Southern Iran ◽  
The Mean

Background and Purpose: Currently, the high prevalence of COVID-19 and increased workload in hospitals has posed a threat to the physical, mental, and emotional health of nurses. The present study was an attempt to investigate the workload and its relationship with job stress of nurses in COVID-19 reference hospitals in southern Iran. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 on 431 nurses from COVID-19 reference hospitals in southern Iran. Data collection tools included the NASA workload and OSIPOW job stress standard questionnaires. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient in SPSS23 Software and at a significance level of 0.05 Results: The mean age and work experience of the nurses participating in the study were 31.03±5.23 and 6.42±4.61, respectively. The mean scores of the workload and job stresses were 83.64 ± 17.24 (of 100) and 236.68 ± 16.54 (of 300), respectively. Mental load dimension (85.81 ±19.31, of 100) among workload dimensions and role workload dimension (43.62 ± 19.14, of 50) among job stress dimensions had the highest mean score. Thus, there was found a statistically significant relationship between workload and job stress of nurses (P= 0.04, r= 0.19). Conclusion: Workload and job stress of the studied nurses were estimated at a high level. There was a significant positive correlation between these two variables, and increasing workload resulted in an increase in job stress.

Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of Kindergarten Teachers about Primary Tooth Trauma in Khorramabad City

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Golestannejad ◽  
Rahman Nazeri ◽  
Marzieh Ghaiour ◽  
Mahdieh Mehrfar
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Primary Tooth ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Injury to both the primary and permanent dentitions is one of the most common dental problems. The prognosis of dental trauma depends on the basic measures taken immediately after trauma. This study was designed to assess the level of knowledge, the attitude of kindergarten coaches about primary teeth trauma in Khorramabad city. Materials & Methods: In this Cross-sectional study, 100 kindergarten coaches in Khorramabad participated in this study in 2019-2020. A valid and reliable confirmed questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed with Pearson correlation coefficients and independent t-test (p value < 0.05). Results: In this study, the mean score of coaches’ attitude was 68.5 and the mean score of knowledge was 34.9. In the present study, the factors of gender, age, level of education had no significant relationship with their knowledge score (p value > 0.05) and attitude, but between work experience with knowledge scores (p value = 0.02) and attitude (p value = 0.004) and so between the level of knowledge (p value = 0.004) and attitude (p value = 0.008) and passing the dental emergency training course, a direct relationship was observed. In this study, there was a significant relationship 64% of the coaches experienced dental trauma and their mean score of knowledge (p value = 0.04) and attitude (p value = 0.001) was significantly higher than other coaches. Conclusion: The assessed level of dental knowledge of the coaches participating in this study was poor, whereas their attitude about primary tooth trauma was good. The great suggestion is to hold educational programs in this regard to increase the level of knowledge of kindergarten coaches in the field of dental trauma.

scholarly journals Effect of Fatigue on Job Performance and Musculoskeletal Disorders among Power Plant Staff

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Bolghanabadi ◽  
Seyed Hojat Mosavi Kordmiri ◽  
Shima GHalehassani ◽  
Fariba Delkhani ◽  
Fateme Tazili
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fatigue Score ◽  
Administrative Employees ◽  
The Mean

Background: The sustainability and strength of an organization strongly depends on the mental, physical, and physiological health of its employees. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of fatigue and stress on the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders, job performance and their relationship considering some demographic variables in this society. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in 2017. The study populations were administrative employees of the power plant, and sampling was done by census method. Three standard questionnaires about job fatigue and job performance and Nordic questionnaire were distributed among 62 employees. Data were analyzed by SPSS 20; descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation test. Results: All 62 samples were male, and the mean and standard deviation of their age were 41.52 (7.71) years and the mean of work experience was 12.13 (6.25) years. According to the results, 53% of the samples showed high and very high fatigue; the fatigue score was 3.96 that indicated the moderate level. The job performance score was 38.3, which was considered at the low level. Also, there was an inverse and significant relationship between fatigue and job performance (P = 0.03, r = -0.37), and there was a significant relationship between fatigue, performance and neck and back areas (p <0.05).

scholarly journals Correlation of Maternal Hemoglobin with Birth Weight: A Hospital Based Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Hamzullah Khan ◽  
Khalid Khan ◽  
Neelum Shehzadi ◽  
Huma Riaz
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
The Mean

Objectives: To determine the correlation of maternal Hemoglobin concentration in labor with birth weight. Study design and setting: This was cross sectional study conducted in Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex, (QHAMC) Medical Teaching Institution Nowshera, from 20th April 2019 to 31st Jan 2020. Methodology: A total of 254 deliveries were assessed. All pregnant ladies in labor, presenting to labor room of QHAMC Nowshera, irrespective of age were included. The weight of babies was recorded at birth. Pearson correlation and logistic regression and relative risk analysis were used to show the relationship and probability of occurrence of low birth weight babies in anemic and non anemic patients. Results: The mean with standard deviation of hemoglobin in mothers was 10.76+1.63 g/dl. The mean with standard deviation of birth weight was 2.71+0.6 kg. The frequency of low birth weight babies was 68(26.77%) with weight less than 2500g at birth. A positive linear correlation of birth weight with level of hemoglobin of mother in labor was statistically significant (p=0.001, r=0.35). Using logistic regression analysis, it was observed that the probability of LBW in pregnant women with hemoglobin<11g/dl was 3.31 times higher (p= 0.001, OR=3.31). Conclusion: The frequency of LBW is 26.7% markedly higher and maternal anemia is

scholarly journals ANALISIS BEBAN KERJA MENTAL PEKERJA BAGIAN GROUND H ANDLING BANDARA ADISUTJIPTO UNTUK MENDUKUNG KESELAMATAN PENERBANGAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Eko Poerwanto ◽  
Gunawan Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Human Error ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Paired Comparison ◽  
Mental Demand ◽  
Workload Capacity ◽  
Ground Handling ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Nasa Tlx ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Increased Activity

Increased need for air transport will increase the activity of ground handling at airports. Increased activity of this will affect the mental workload received personnel who carry it out. Any increase in mental workload will affect the occurrence of human error and affect flight safety. Analysis of mental workload ofpart o f ground handling personnel is very important to ensure acceptable personnel workloads according to workload capacity available. This mental workload research using NASA-TLX method, that the procedure uses a multi-dimensional rating, and divide the workload on the basis of the average loading 6 dimensions, namely Mental Demand, Physical Demand, Temporal Demand, Effort, Own Performance, and frustation. NASA-TLX is divided into two phases, namely a comparison of each scale (Paired Comparison) and giving value to the work (Event Scoring). The research objective is to ensure the mental workload of part of ground handling Adisucipto airport in Yogyakarta, in accordance with their capacity, so as to avoid human error and to support aviation safety. The results showed that the mean score of mental workload ground handling activities by PT. Gapura Air and PT. Kokapura Avia in Yogyakarta Adisucipto airport in the mental workload optimization group, which indicates mental workload received by workers are safe (no overload).

Pengukuran Beban Kerja Mental Job Driver Dan Swamper Team Fuel Menggunakan NASA-TLX

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-338
Author(s):  
Muhammad Qurthuby
Keyword(s):  
Work Stress ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Physical Demand ◽  
Mental Demand ◽  
Work Accident ◽  
Nasa Tlx ◽  
Very High

Giving excessive workloads causes work stress both physically and psychologically and emotional reactions. The excess workload experienced by drivers and swampers at PT XYZ results in reduced attention at work, decreased work motivation, and decreased skill levels, thus affecting drivers and swampers productivity and the chance of a work accident is very high. This study aims to measure the Mental Workload of Job Driver and Swampers Fuel Tank Using the NASA-TLX Method. The NASA-TLX score obtained 93.8, driver 2  get 83.7, driver 3  91.3, swamper 1  91, swamper 2 89.5, and swamper 3 94.7. Elements of mental workload that are very influential are Mental Demand with a percentage of 22%, Effort 20%, Physical Demand 18%, Own Performance 15%, Frustation Level 15% and Temporal Demand 12%.

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