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- Title
Psychosocial Risks of Moroccan Teachers: Study by the Karasek Questionnaire.
- Authors
Amri, Abdeslam; Abidli, Zakaria; Bouzaaboul, Mounir; Mejdoub, Sakina; Rabea, Ziri; Touhami Ahami, Ahmed Omar; Soulaymani, Abdelmajid
- Abstract
Objective: The aim of this work is to evaluate the prevalence of psycho-organizational constraints among teachers in Morocco.Method: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of teachers in public education schools, essentially in ouezzane city (Morocco, North West), was carried out. The study was based on a questionnaire exploring their socio-professional characteristics and on the Karasek questionnaire. Results: The number of teachers participating in the study was 170. Mean age was 38.3 ± 8.9 years. Sex ratio was 1.6. 62.3% are male and are in the majority compared to female teachers who represent 37.6%. Decisional latitude was low in 51.7% of the cases, ie 60.9% of women and 46.2% of men. The psychological demand was high in 42.3% of the cases, ie 41.5% of the female and 42.9% of the male. Tense work (job-strain) was found in 18.2% of the cases, or 18.2%. Its prevalence was high among women 21.5% compared to men 16.2%. Social support was low in 51.7% of the cases, ie 63.1% of women and 48.6% of men;(p=0,04)The isostrain was found in 10.5% of the cases, ie 17.2% (n=11) of women and 6.6% (n=7) of men; (p=0.03). Conclusions: Almost two in ten employees, mainly women, were in a job-strain situation. The implementation of strategies to train and inform the targeted population is necessary to reduce stress factors at work and related pathologies. The occupational physician’s implication to prevent this risk is essential.
- Subjects
MOROCCO; WOMEN teachers; PUBLIC school teachers; TEACHERS; PSYCHOEDUCATION; JOB stress; SOCIAL support
- Publication
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2020, Vol 11, Issue 3, p1765
- ISSN
0976-0245
- Publication type
Article