Relationships between mental health and styles of help-seeking among care workers in comparison with the general population.

Tomoko Matsui, Hikaru Oba, Ryosuke Uchida, Tsukasa Teraguchi
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Abstract

Background: Care workers in long-term nursing homes often experience burdens and a high rate of resignations. This study aimed to investigate the mental health of care workers and to examine the relationship between the tendency to seek help and their mental health, through a comparison with the general population to address this issue.

Methods: Online surveys were conducted separately with 273 care workers and 260 general public using a questionnaire platform. They were asked about their demographic variables, mental health [the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) and stressors], help-seeking styles (self-directed, excessive, and avoidant help-seeking), and usage on use of psychological support services. The analyses were performed except for missing responses.

Results: Overall, 132 (48.4%) care workers scored higher than the cutoff point on the K6. Regarding stressors identified by the care workers, most of the contents were related to work-related matters and workplace relationships, as demonstrated through qualitative analysis. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that the interaction term between each help-seeking style and participant group was non-significant. Meanwhile, age (β = -0.116, p = 0.009), excessive help-seeking (β = 0.120, p = 0.014), and avoidant help-seeking (β = 0.331, p < 0.001) were associated with the K6.

Conclusion: This study revealed the tendency of care workers' help-seeking behavior and its relationship to mental health. Improving care workers' help-seeking skills and adjusting their work environment are essential for maintaining and enhancing their mental health.

与一般人群相比,护理工作者的心理健康与求助方式之间的关系
背景:长期疗养院的护工经常经历负担和高辞职率。本研究旨在调查护理工作者的心理健康状况,并通过与一般人群的比较来研究寻求帮助的倾向与心理健康之间的关系,以解决这一问题。方法:采用问卷调查平台,分别对273名护理员和260名普通民众进行在线调查。他们被问及他们的人口统计变量,心理健康[凯斯勒心理困扰量表(K6)和压力源],寻求帮助的方式(自我导向,过度和回避寻求帮助),以及使用心理支持服务的情况。除缺失回复外,均进行分析。结果:总体而言,132名(48.4%)护工的K6得分高于分界点。从质性分析中可以看出,照护者所识别的压力源,大部分内容与工作相关,与职场关系相关。层次多元回归分析显示,各求助方式与被试组之间的交互项不显著。同时,年龄(β = -0.116, p = 0.009)、过度求助(β = 0.120, p = 0.014)、回避求助(β = 0.331, p)与护理人员求助行为倾向及其与心理健康的关系。提高护理人员的求助技能,调整工作环境,是维护和促进护理人员心理健康的必要条件。
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