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ationship between some aspects of mental health, bournout fizioterapevtske in kineziološke priložnosti ... | opportunities in physiotherapy and kinesiology ...
and sports recreation among health care workers
Marko Petrović1, Petra Dolenc2
1 Health center Izola, Ulica Oktobrske revolucije 11, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
2 University of Primorska, Faculty of Education, Cankarjeva ulica 5, 6000 Koper,
Slovenia
Introduction: Increased specialization and expanson of the nursing profession
have contributed to an increase in the workload of nursing staff as well as to
their workload and responsibilities. All the above can be reflected in a higher
level of stress and the onset of burnout. Effective strategies for mental health
promotion also include regular physical activity. The purpose of the study was
to determine the relationship between certain aspects of mental health, burn-
out, and the amount of sports recreation among health care employees.
Methods: The study included 305 health care workers who filled out question-
naires to examine the psychological variables studied (stress, anxiety, depres-
sion, burnout, satisfaction with life) and the amount of sports recreation.
Results: The results of the amount of sports recreation show that about two
thirds of the participants do not meet the recommendations for moderate
and high intensity physical activity. Furthermore, participants expressed slight-
ly above-average level of work stress and emotional exhaustion, which is not
the case with other aspects of burnout (depersonalization, personal accom-
plishment) and mental health problems. They were also relatively satisfied with
their lives. Participants with higher levels of moderate physical activity exhibit-
ed less symptoms of depression (p < 0.01), anxiety (p < 0.001), and stress (p
< 0.01) compared with those with lower levels of moderate physical activity,
while no differences were found in the dimensions of burnout and life satisfac-
tion. There were also no differences in psychological variables studied in rela-
tion to the amount of high intensity physical activity. Positive associations be-
tween components of mental health and burnout have been identified (p <
0.01). All mental health and burnout variables correlated negatively with life
satisfaction (p < 0.01).
Discussion and conclusion: The study largely reflect the problem of insufficient
physical activity in the general adult population. However, it can be assumed
that higher levels of moderate physical activity are associated with better men-
tal health of health care workers. Based on the findings, possible prevention ac-
tivities to cope with work stress should be considered, especially in terms of
providing adequate levels of physical activity.
Key words: sports recreation, mental health, health care, bournout, wellbeing
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and sports recreation among health care workers
Marko Petrović1, Petra Dolenc2
1 Health center Izola, Ulica Oktobrske revolucije 11, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
2 University of Primorska, Faculty of Education, Cankarjeva ulica 5, 6000 Koper,
Slovenia
Introduction: Increased specialization and expanson of the nursing profession
have contributed to an increase in the workload of nursing staff as well as to
their workload and responsibilities. All the above can be reflected in a higher
level of stress and the onset of burnout. Effective strategies for mental health
promotion also include regular physical activity. The purpose of the study was
to determine the relationship between certain aspects of mental health, burn-
out, and the amount of sports recreation among health care employees.
Methods: The study included 305 health care workers who filled out question-
naires to examine the psychological variables studied (stress, anxiety, depres-
sion, burnout, satisfaction with life) and the amount of sports recreation.
Results: The results of the amount of sports recreation show that about two
thirds of the participants do not meet the recommendations for moderate
and high intensity physical activity. Furthermore, participants expressed slight-
ly above-average level of work stress and emotional exhaustion, which is not
the case with other aspects of burnout (depersonalization, personal accom-
plishment) and mental health problems. They were also relatively satisfied with
their lives. Participants with higher levels of moderate physical activity exhibit-
ed less symptoms of depression (p < 0.01), anxiety (p < 0.001), and stress (p
< 0.01) compared with those with lower levels of moderate physical activity,
while no differences were found in the dimensions of burnout and life satisfac-
tion. There were also no differences in psychological variables studied in rela-
tion to the amount of high intensity physical activity. Positive associations be-
tween components of mental health and burnout have been identified (p <
0.01). All mental health and burnout variables correlated negatively with life
satisfaction (p < 0.01).
Discussion and conclusion: The study largely reflect the problem of insufficient
physical activity in the general adult population. However, it can be assumed
that higher levels of moderate physical activity are associated with better men-
tal health of health care workers. Based on the findings, possible prevention ac-
tivities to cope with work stress should be considered, especially in terms of
providing adequate levels of physical activity.
Key words: sports recreation, mental health, health care, bournout, wellbeing
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