RIBEIRO, Juliana et al. Mental health of workers from administrative service sections of a civil construction and metal structure company. SMAD, Rev. Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool Drog. (Ed. port.) []. 2009, 5, 1, pp.1-13. ISSN 1806-6976.

This study aimed to analyze risk factors for the mental health of workers from administrative service sections of a civil construction and metal structures company. The following risk factors for mental health were highlighted for the workers who participated in the study: 26 (81,2%) had suffered from mental illness or had cases in the family; 21 (65,62%) complained about physical discomfort at work; 15 (46,8%) revealed altered sleep and rest patterns; 14 (43,7) complained about excess of responsibility; 7 ( 21,8%) reported anxiety and 5 (15,6%) were alcoholics. The research revealed that both physical and mental exhaustion predispose to occupational diseases.

: Occupational Health; Mental Health; Occupational health nursing.

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