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Work-related injuries and illnesses among kitchen workers at two major students’ hostels
Background Kitchen workers face a disproportionately high risk of injuries and illnesses. Yet, despite the ubiquity of kitchen-related injuries, there has been a relative lack of comprehensive research on this topic, particularly in developing countries. Ain Shams University, as a prestigious educational institution with its diverse kitchen staff, provides an ideal setting for studying the challenges faced in professional kitchens. This study aims to measure the prevalence of work-related injuries and illnesses among kitchen workers of two major students’ hostels at Ain Shams University in Cairo and to explore their risk factors. Methods A cross-sectional analytical study involving kitchen staff from two hostels that house students at the university was carried out in 2021. The study involved all kitchen staff in the dorms for students (n = 128). Data was collected using a structured interview questionnaire. Results The findings showed a significant prevalence of work-related illnesses (81.3%) and injuries (77.3%) among restaurant employees. Age, education, and job type all had a statistically significant relationship with the frequency of work-related injuries over the previous year. Additionally, there was a statistically significant relationship between age, job type, and the frequency of diseases among kitchen workers (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion Cooks and other food service employees are more susceptible to occupational diseases and injuries in the workplace. Restaurants and the university hostel authorities should implement preventative measures and policies to lower the risk of harm among these employees by offering occupational health and safety services such as training and education programs, personal protective equipment, and regular health examinations.
Work-related injuries and illnesses among kitchen workers at two major students’ hostels
Background Kitchen workers face a disproportionately high risk of injuries and illnesses. Yet, despite the ubiquity of kitchen-related injuries, there has been a relative lack of comprehensive research on this topic, particularly in developing countries. Ain Shams University, as a prestigious educational institution with its diverse kitchen staff, provides an ideal setting for studying the challenges faced in professional kitchens. This study aims to measure the prevalence of work-related injuries and illnesses among kitchen workers of two major students’ hostels at Ain Shams University in Cairo and to explore their risk factors. Methods A cross-sectional analytical study involving kitchen staff from two hostels that house students at the university was carried out in 2021. The study involved all kitchen staff in the dorms for students (n = 128). Data was collected using a structured interview questionnaire. Results The findings showed a significant prevalence of work-related illnesses (81.3%) and injuries (77.3%) among restaurant employees. Age, education, and job type all had a statistically significant relationship with the frequency of work-related injuries over the previous year. Additionally, there was a statistically significant relationship between age, job type, and the frequency of diseases among kitchen workers (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion Cooks and other food service employees are more susceptible to occupational diseases and injuries in the workplace. Restaurants and the university hostel authorities should implement preventative measures and policies to lower the risk of harm among these employees by offering occupational health and safety services such as training and education programs, personal protective equipment, and regular health examinations.
Investigating the Effectiveness of Technology-Based Distal Interventions for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background Postpartum anxiety and depression are common in new parents. While effective interventions exist, they are often delivered in person, which can be a barrier for some parents seeking help. One approach to overcoming these barriers is the delivery of evidence-based self-help interventions via websites, smartphone apps, and other digital media. Objective This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of technology-based distal interventions in reducing or preventing symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety in male and female birth and adoptive parents, explore the effectiveness of technology-based distal interventions in increasing social ties, and determine the level of adherence to and satisfaction with technology-based distal interventions. Methods A systematic review and series of meta-analyses were conducted. Three electronic bibliographic databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, and Cochrane Library) were searched for randomized controlled trials evaluating technology-based distal interventions for postpartum depression or anxiety in birth and adoptive parents. Searches were updated on August 1, 2023, before conducting the final meta-analyses. Data on trial characteristics, effectiveness, adherence, satisfaction, and quality were extracted. Screening and data extraction were conducted by 2 reviewers. Risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute quality rating scale for randomized controlled trials. Studies were initially synthesized qualitatively. Where possible, studies were also quantitatively synthesized through 5 meta-analyses. Results Overall, 18 articles met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review, with 14 (78%) providing sufficient data for a meta-analysis. A small significant between-group effect on depression favored the intervention conditions at the postintervention (Cohen d=–0.28, 95% CI –0.41 to –0.15; P<.001) and follow-up (Cohen d=–0.27, 95% CI –0.52 to –0.02; P=.03) time points. A small significant effect on anxiety also favored the intervention conditions at the postintervention time point (Cohen d=–0.29, 95% CI –0.48 to –0.10; P=.002), with a medium effect at follow-up (Cohen d=–0.47, 95% CI –0.88 to –0.05; P=.03). The effect on social ties was not significant at the postintervention time point (Cohen d=0.04, 95% CI –0.12 to 0.21; P=.61). Effective interventions tended to be web-based cognitive behavioral therapy programs with reminders. Adherence varied considerably between studies, whereas satisfaction tended to be high for most studies. Conclusions Technology-based distal interventions are effective in reducing symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety in birth mothers. Key limitations of the reviewed evidence include heterogeneity in outcome measures, studies being underpowered to detect modest effects, and the exclusion of key populations from the evidence base. More research needs to be conducted with birth fathers and adoptive parents to better ascertain the effectiveness of interventions in these populations, as well as to further assess the effect of technology-based distal interventions on social ties. Trial Registration PROSPERO CRD42021290525; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=290525
Bu araştırmanın amacı sporcuların duygusal zekâsı ile psikolojik becerileri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Bu amaçla 160 erkek (%76,2) 50 kadın (%23,8) olmak üzere toplam 210 sporcu gönüllü olarak araştırmaya katılmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan sporcuların yaşları 21.10±2.68, spor deneyimleri 8.22±4.21 yıl ve haftalık antrenman süresi 10.56±6.06 saat olarak belirlenmiştir. Veri toplama aracı olarak Ottawa Mental Yetenek Değerlendirme Ölçeği ve Sporda Duygusal Zekâ Envanteri kullanılmıştır. Analizler SPSS 22 programında, tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Pearson korelasyon analizi ve regresyon analizi (enter yöntemi) ile değerlendirilmiştir. Pearson korelasyon analizi sonuçlarına göre duygusal zekânın tüm alt boyutları ile psikolojik becerilerin hedef belirleme, özgüven, kararlılık, rahatlama, canlandırma, odaklanma, hayal gücü, zihinde canlandırma ve mücadele planı alt boyutları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı pozitif ilişki olduğu bulunmuştur. Regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre duyguların kullanımının hedef belirleme, rahatlama ve hayal gücünü; kendi duygularını değerlendirme ve duyguların kullanımı puanlarının canlandırma ve zihinde canlandırmayı; duyguları düzenleme ve duyguların kullanımının özgüveni, sosyal becerilerin odaklanmayı; sosyal beceriler ve duyguların kullanımının ise mücadele planını istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde açıkladığı belirlenmiştir. Bu bulgular doğrultusunda sporcuların psikolojik becerilerinin duygusal zekâları ile ilişkili olduğu ve duygusal zekânın sporcuların psikolojik becerisine anlamlı katkı sağlayabileceği söylenebilir. Araştırmanın sonuçları genel olarak değerlendirildiğinde, sporcularda duygusal zekânın gelişimine katkı sağlayacak uygulamaların psikolojik becerileri de olumlu olarak etkileyebileceği söylenebilir.
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