Mental and self-rated health of bakery workers in Lebanon: A national study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The relationship between poverty and health has been well addressed in public health research. The health effects of social and economic inequalities on working groups have also drawn the attention of occupational health scholars. Research addressing workers in low-paying jobs showed increased risks for poor health. This research examined the psychosocial factors associated with poor mental health and self-rated health among low-income bakery workers performing demanding tasks.

Methods

Face-to-face interviews in 504 randomly selected bakeries in Lebanon provided data on socio-demographics, perception of the workplace environment, job security, job satisfaction, general health, and mental health.

Results

In total, 16.5% of bakery workers reported poor self-r

SUBMITTER: Habib RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7564628 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature