Perceptions Of Workers Research Articles

ERRATUM TO: Exploring the Association between Calling and Work Engagement: The Mediating Role of Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Perception of Meaningful Work

ERRATUM TO: Exploring the Association between Calling and Work Engagement: The Mediating Role of Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Perception of Meaningful Work

Decent work, work engagement, and turnover intention among registered nurses: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundNurses face substantial career challenges arising from global pandemics, economic crises, and their roles in conflict-ridden areas. In this context, the rights of nurses pertaining to decent work, such as freedom, fairness, safety, and dignity, are not adequately safeguarded. This study examines decent work status among Chinese nurses and its links to demographics, work engagement, and turnover intention.MethodsA cross-sectional study design was used following STROBE guidelines. Through a convenient sampling method, a total of 476 nurses were surveyed. These participants were drawn from three esteemed tertiary Grade A hospitals in Hangzhou, with data collection spanning from June to August in 2023. We used a comprehensive set of assessment instruments, encompassing an evaluation of demographic characteristics, the Decent Work Perceptions Scale (DWPS), the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UEWS), and turnover intention questionnaire. Bootstrapping procedures were used to ensure the robustness and reliability of the model.ResultsThe study revealed that nurses' perceptions of decent work significantly impacted work engagement (β = 0.603, p < 0.001) and turnover intention (β = -0.275, p < 0.001). Work engagement operated as a mediator between decent work and turnover intention, decreasing the likelihood of nurses leaving their positions (β = -0.062, p < 0.001). Factors such as age, years of working experience, professional title, job category, and attendance at professional conferences significantly influenced nurses' perceptions of decent work (all p < 0.05).ConclusionsThis study examines factors affecting decent work among nurses and explores its connection with work engagement and the intention to leave. Despite limitations (sample, social desirability bias), the study offers valuable insights for nursing practice. This suggests managers improve decent work for young nurses through rational shift schedules and continuous education. Policymakers should consider adjusting nursing policies for better employment conditions.

Experiences of cancer survivors returning to work decision-making: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

Return to work for cancer survivors (CSs) may be challenging, and there is a research gap in integrating the relevant experiences of the return-to-work decision-making process for CSs. Our aim was to synthesize existing qualitative research that integrates the dynamic experiences of CSs in the return-to-work decision-making process and highlights the factors influencing the return-to-work decisions of CSs. We retrieved qualitative studies on a relevant theme published in the PubMed, EBSCO, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL databases since construction to December 2023. Literature screening, quality evaluation, and data analysis followed the PRISMA, Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool (2016), and thematic analysis methods to ensure study reliability. The study was registered on PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42023429623). Ten articles were included, and six key outcomes were identified based on Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) integration: points of concern for individuals, sense of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, work perception and belonging, medical advice and guidance, and effects of the external reactions. The decision-making process for CSs to return to work is affected by various personal and external factors. Effectively addressing personal appearance, financial, and emotional issues can enhance self-efficacy of CSs. Improving external perceptions of cancer patients and enhancing social support in the workplace and medical settings can help CSs make informed decisions regarding their return to work. The decision of CSs to return to work is a result of integrating personal, job, and medical care considerations. These findings contribute to the development of future interventions for CSs' return-to-work decisions that target an array of potential factors.

Changing children's public perception of social work: A narrative evaluation of an educational intervention about social services

Summary This article explores children's learning experiences from taking part in an educational intervention about social services in school. Data were collected from six group interviews with 27 children after they had participated in lessons about social services. Following a narrative evaluation approach, the analysis focuses on the narratives of change that are made visible through the children's shared reflections about their learning experiences. Findings In their narratives of change, the children presented the educational intervention as meaningful for them because it increased their knowledge about social services as a possible support function for children and families. Some of the children related their previous more negative perceptions of social services to a collective story building on the idea that social services take children away from their families. Through the educational intervention, this collective story changed in part into another collective story building on the idea that social services help children and families to improve their relationships. Applications The study shows that an educational intervention about social services in school has the potential to increase children's knowledge about social services and to influence in a positive direction the collective stories that shape public perceptions of social work. Although such changes in collective stories can be expected to benefit social work practice, welfare professionals must be careful to promote opportunities for children to share experiences of social services that challenge, as well as align with, any of these collective stories.

Assessing the mediation pathways: How decent work affects turnover intention through job satisfaction and burnout in nursing.

This study aimed to assess the potential mediating roles of nurses' job satisfaction and burnout in the association between decent work and turnover intention. There is a global challenge of nursing shortages in healthcare systems worldwide. Decent work is crucial for safeguarding the rights and professional development outcomes of nurses. However, there is currently limited research on decent work among nurses, and there is a lack of studies exploring the relationships between nurses' decent work, job satisfaction, burnout, and turnover intention. A cross-sectional survey design was employed with a sample of 460 nurses from three hospitals: The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Third People's Hospital, and Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital. The STROBE checklist was used. Mediation analysis using the PROCESS Macro was used to examine the relationships between decent work, job satisfaction, burnout, and turnover intention. The results showed that nurses' perception of decent work directly influences their turnover intention. Additionally, these findings strongly support the role of job satisfaction and burnout as mediating factors in the relationship between decent work and turnover intention. Decent work reduces nurse burnout and turnover intention of enhancing their job satisfaction. This study's findings have important implications for healthcare organizations and policymakers. Recognizing the pivotal role of decent work in nurses' job satisfaction and well-being can guide the development of strategies to improve working conditions and reduce turnover rates. It is imperative for healthcare institutions to prioritize creating safe, supportive, and equitable work conditions for nurses, as this can contribute to higher job satisfaction and, subsequently, lower turnover rates.

Influence of Job Factors, Workload, Reward and Self-Efficacy on Job Stress among Construction Workers in Malaysia

Stress in the construction sector is evident but often disregarded, as the perception of construction work as stressful has pushed many common stress-related problems under the rug. This study aims to uncover the leading stress causes among construction workers. This study included 150 foreign construction workers as respondents. The data were analyzed with SPSS 26. The results show a substantial relationship between job factors, workload, and rewards on job stress. However, no significant relationship was found between self-efficacy and job stress. This study included results from psychological and HR viewpoints and implications. The findings can guide the development of policies and programs that reduce employee stress.

To What Extent Does Perceived Social Support/Family Acceptance Affect LGBTQ+ Adolescents' Mental Health in China?

Given the global discussion surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and welfare, this research addresses mental health nuances specific to Chinese adolescents who identify as LGBTQ+. Understanding how perceptions of social support work within Chinese societal structures shaped by historical and Confucian values is paramount. Adolescence, which is already a challenging stage of identity formation, becomes even more so for LGBTQ+ individuals due to society's recognition and acceptance that can directly impact their mental well-being. Utilizing positive psychology, this research investigates the protective role that social support has for its recipients. Through the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), this research seeks to understand the relationship between perceived social support and mental health in this demographic. Due to the sensitivity surrounding LGBTQ+ identities in China, an online survey method was selected and distributed via key Chinese platforms. Our findings indicated a striking negative correlation between perceived social support and psychological distress - emphasizing the significance of peer and family acknowledgment for individual well-being. This study provides a platform for understanding LGBTQ+ experiences in China and developing interventions that address their mental well-being.

The Effect of Change Leadership on Adaptive Performance: Meaningful Work as A Mediating Variable

Organizational change is one continuous study to be carried out because organizational change will definitely occur. The role of the leader as the spearhead of the organization needs to be studied because it will impact on the subordinate’s perception and behavior, one of which is so that they have adaptive performance. Of course, to achieve adaptive performance there needs to be a positive perception of own work. The aims of this research is to examine the effect of change leadership on adaptive performance: testing the mediating role of meaningful work on the influence of change leadership on adaptive performance. This research uses a quantitative approach, with a purposive sampling technique. The data used is primary data through surveys distributed online by a sample size was 350 respondents. The data analysis technique uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) test. The research results proven that change leadership has a significant positive effect on adaptive performance. Furthermore, meaningful work mediates the influence of change leadership on adaptive performance.

GIG ECONOMY: What is the Impact on Top Talent Recruitment and Labour Skill Market for Freelance Workers in the Millennial Generation in DKI Jakarta?

The aim of this research is to measure freelance workers' perceptions of the impact of being part of the Gig Economy. This research also aims to find out the perceptions of workers, especially the millennial generation, from various types of freelance work through the Gig Economy, Top Talent Recruitment and Labour Skill Market variables from working in the gig economy sector. This research uses descriptive analysis of respondents with purposive sampling data collection techniques, namely the sample in this study was selected based on the characteristics and objectives of respondents regarding the opportunities and challenges of working freelance as part of the gig economy. Quantitative research method with the data source for this research is the primary data source obtained from distributing questionnaires directly to respondents as well as secondary data, namely from observing documents and research that supports this research. Questionnaires were distributed using a purposive sampling technique to the population of millennial generation freelance workers in the DKI Jakarta area, to determine the research object. The data collection technique used is by distributing questionnaires or questionnaires. The data statistical methods used are descriptive statistics and Partial Least Square (PLS) with the SmartPLS version 3.0 program. The results of this research are that Recruitment Top Talent influences the Labour Skill Market, the Gig Economy is estimated to influence the Labour Skill Market, and the Gig Economy influences Recruitment Top Talent.

Work performance and interpersonal relationships of nursing professionals. Review of the topic

Interaction between individuals is fundamental for social development and the achievement of common goals, especially in the workplace. In the context of nursing, it is crucial for professionals to develop interpersonal skills and knowledge that improve their performance, as this directly impacts the quality of the health service. In high-pressure situations, such as emergencies, the ability to work as a team and maintain effective interpersonal relationships becomes even more relevant, as stress can affect both staff performance and patient care. Therefore, it is essential to assess these dynamics to ensure a healthy and efficient work environment. A literature review was developed with the aim of updating knowledge about job performance and interpersonal relationships of nursing professionals. Several studies conducted in different hospitals in Lima and other Latin American countries have explored the relationship between interpersonal relationships and job performance of nursing staff. In general, it was found that nurses with better interpersonal relationships tend to have higher job performance, while those with poor relationships usually experience average or low performance. Furthermore, it is noted that a work environment characterized by poor interpersonal relationships can generate stress, depression and negatively affect the professional quality of life of the staff. The perception of workers indicates that improving these relationships could increase their productivity and well-being at work

Prehospital airway management by health workers in Riyadh City: A local survey

This study sought to determine the perception of healthcare workers (HCWs) about pre-hospital airway management and their experiences. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among health workers at the emergency department of King Fahad Medical City in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh City. This study targeted physicians, nurses, paramedics, and respiratory therapists. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic characteristics, training, and experiences in airway management and a 5-item questionnaire to measure the perception of HCWs about airway management. Results: Of the 100 HCWs, 39% were doctors, and 37% were nurses. Approximately 23% had a poor experience with intubation. Traumatic injuries were the major difficulties involving airway management (44%). The overall perception of HCWs about prehospital airway management was good (68%), 31% were moderate, and only 1% were considered poor perception levels. No significant differences were observed between perception scores in relation to the demographic characteristics and experiences of HCWs in airway management (all p&amp;gt;0.05). Conclusion: Despite HCWs&amp;apos; good perception of prehospital airway management, some gaps have been identified mainly through intubation skills and experiences. This study provided evidence that perception towards prehospital airway management was not affected by profession, years of experience, regular practice of intubation, and airway management. Regular training should be implemented, with equipment and resources should be available to improve airway management and patient quality of care.

Perceptions of healthcare workers on linkage between depression and hypertension in northern Ghana: a qualitative study.

Hypertension and depression are increasingly common noncommunicable diseases in Ghana and worldwide, yet both are poorly controlled. We sought to understand how healthcare workers in rural Ghana conceptualize the interaction between hypertension and depression, and how care for these two conditions might best be integrated. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study involving in-depth interviews with 34 healthcare workers in the Kassena-Nankana districts of the Upper East Region of Ghana. We used conventional content analysis to systematically review interview transcripts, code the data content and analyze codes for salient themes. Respondents detailed three discrete conceptual models. Most emphasized depression as causing hypertension: through both emotional distress and unhealthy behavior. Others posited a bidirectional relationship, where cardiovascular morbidity worsened mood, or described a single set of underlying causes for both conditions. Nearly all proposed health interventions targeted their favored root cause of these disorders. In this representative rural Ghanaian community, healthcare workers widely agreed that cardiovascular disease and mental illness are physiologically linked and warrant an integrated care response, but held diverse views regarding precisely how and why. There was widespread support for a single primary care intervention to treat both conditions through counseling and medication.

Perceptions of Risk, Benefit and Trust - A Comparative Assessment Between Healthcare Workers and the General Public Towards 3 Medical Technologies.

While there is a substantial amount of research on risk perception, there has been less focus on the way medical technologies are perceived by experts as opposed to lay individuals. We investigated the factors that may influence the risk perception of healthcare workers (HCWs) and the general public regarding 3 distinct medical technologies: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and the Covid-19 vaccine. A cross-sectional study conducted in 2021 among 2 populations: HCWs employed at a general public hospital and a sample of outpatients and individuals who are not medical professionals. The participants completed an electronic questionnaire. In total, 739 respondents were included: 197 HCWs (26.7%) and 542 members of the public (73.3%). Most of the respondents (89.4%) reported being vaccinated against Covid-19, 43.8% had previously undergone an MRI but 90% had not undergone LASIK. Overall, all 3 technologies assessed in the study were rated by the respondents as having a high benefit and low risk. HCWs and the public showed statistically significant differences in perceived risk towards MRI and LASIK, as well as in some of the risk perception characteristics of each technology. In contrast, no differences in risk perception towards the Covid-19 vaccine were found between HCWs and the public. Both study populations showed a significant negative correlation between trust in the MoH and the perceived risk towards MRI and the Covid-19 vaccine. Both study populations regarded information provided by medical sources as the most reliable for decision-making. The perceptions and concerns towards medical technologies influence individuals' behavior and acceptance of technologies. They are also essential for risk communication. The study contributes to the understanding of attitudes towards various medical technologies, including risk perception, risk characteristics, trust and sources of information pertaining to each of the technologies, by examining the differences between HCWs and the general public.

Prehospital airway management by health workers in Riyadh City: A local survey

This study sought to determine the perception of healthcare workers (HCWs) about pre-hospital airway management and their experiences. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among health workers at the emergency department of King Fahad Medical City in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh City. This study targeted physicians, nurses, paramedics, and respiratory therapists. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic characteristics, training, and experiences in airway management and a 5-item questionnaire to measure the perception of HCWs about airway management. Results: Of the 100 HCWs, 39% were doctors, and 37% were nurses. Approximately 23% had a poor experience with intubation. Traumatic injuries were the major difficulties involving airway management (44%). The overall perception of HCWs about prehospital airway management was good (68%), 31% were moderate, and only 1% were considered poor perception levels. No significant differences were observed between perception scores in relation to the demographic characteristics and experiences of HCWs in airway management (all p&amp;gt;0.05). Conclusion: Despite HCWs\&amp;apos; good perception of prehospital airway management, some gaps have been identified mainly through intubation skills and experiences. This study provided evidence that perception towards prehospital airway management was not affected by profession, years of experience, regular practice of intubation, and airway management. Regular training should be implemented, with equipment and resources should be available to improve airway management and patient quality of care.

"Sickness has no time": Awareness and perceptions of health care workers on universal health coverage in Uganda.

Each person having access to needed health services, of sufficient quality, and without suffering financial hardship, defined as universal health coverage (UHC) by the World Health Organization, is critical to improve population health, particularly for vulnerable populations. UHC requires multisectoral collaboration and good governance, and this will require buy-in of key stakeholders; but their views are under-documented. The aim of this stakeholder analysis was to explore the awareness and perceptions of UHC by health care workers (HCWs) in Uganda. A mixed-methods study was conducted based on primary data from HCWs including an online QualtricsXM survey of 274 HCWs (from a database of persons who had received training at an academic institution), 23 key informant semi-structured interviews, and one eight-person focus group discussion. Data was collected from February to April 2022. Microsoft Excel and R Programme were used for quantitative analyses and NVivo version 12 for qualitative analyses. HCWs attributed a high level of importance to UHC in Uganda. Participants discussed national communication and management practices, organisational roles, health financing and power dynamics, health care demand and the impact of and learnings from COVID-19. Four main themes-each with related sub-themes-emerged from the interview data providing insights into: (1) communication, (2) organisation, (3) power, and (4) trust. There is a critical need for better communication of UHC targets by policymakers to improve understanding at a grassroots level. Results indicated that ensuring trust among the population through transparency in metrics and budgets, strong accountability measures, awareness of local cultural sensitivities, sensitisation of the UHC concept and community inclusion will be essential for a multisectoral roll out of UHC. Further provision of quality health services, a harmonisation of efforts, increased domestic health financing and investment of HCWs through fair remuneration will need to underpin the delivery of UHC.

Saint to Slut: The Representation of Sex Workers in Art

Sex work is one of the oldest professions that remains in society today. With its long history, sex workers have repeatedly found themselves in the limelight, society contemplating and prescribing meanings to their bodies. As a result, sex workers have become a popular subject of art throughout the years. This article specifically looks at their depiction in the Renaissance/Late-Renaissance and the present platform of OnlyFans to understand the evolution of the representation of sex workers. An analysis of their portrayal is done through a comparison of artworks in an effort to look at society's varying perceptions of sex workers and, more importantly, the role of agency within these works. While the discussion of agency in sex work is an ongoing and delicately complex one, this article aims to explore the possibility of reclamation and empowerment within the profession by asking the question: When depicting a sex worker who is owning her body? The sex worker, artist, or viewer?

Construção e validação do questionário de percepção dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde sobre condições sensíveis à fisioterapia na Atenção Primária

Abstract Introduction Community health workers, like the physiotherapist, perform essential functions in primary health care, being an important element in the transformation of public policies. There are no reported studies investigating the knowledge of community health workers about health conditions amenable to physiotherapy intervention in primary health care. Objective To construct a questionnaire to investigate the perception of community health workers about health conditions that could be remedied by physiotherapy intervention in primary health care. Methods This was a methodological study in which it was initially an analysis matrix with the aim of encompassing the ideas contemplated in the questionnaire. To construct the instrument, a literature review was carried out, and health conditions treatable with physiotherapy in primary health care were chosen. To validate the content and appearance of the items, twelve physiotherapists specialized in primary health care judged the suitability of the items contained. The content validity index was used to determine the degree of agreement during the response analysis process. Subsequently, a semantic analysis was carried out through the understanding of the items by 15 community health workers. In the validation stage, two rounds of evaluation were carried out. Adjustments were made to 17 questions. Results The study investigated a questionnaire with 20 questions containing hypothetical situations of home visits, in which the resident's situation could or could not constitute a health risk amenable to physiotherapeutic intervention. Conclusion The community health workers perception instrument on health conditions amenable to physiotherapy intervention in primary health care proved to be valid for use in this context. The use of the instrument may contribute to the development of community health worker training programs, with the aim of facilitating team communication.

Stakeholders' perceptions towards patients' participation in promoting hand hygiene among health care workers in Wakiso district, Uganda.

Hand hygiene compliance is one of the key performance indicators for infection prevention and control programmes, patient safety and quality of health services. WHO guidelines and the patient centred approach stress the need to increase patient involvement in hand hygiene promotion in healthcare settings. Patients' and health care workers' perspectives are critical for developing interventions to foster patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene. This study explored perceptions of health care workers and patients towards patients' involvement in hand hygiene promotion. An exploratory qualitative study was conducted in four health facilities: three public, and one private non-profit in central Uganda. We conducted key informant interviews (KIIs) with health care workers and focus group discussions (FGDs) with patients. Respondents were asked their views about a patient reminding a health care worker to practice hand hygiene and how best this can be done. Interviews were audio-recorded, and transcribed. Thematic content analysis was used. We led seven FGDs grouped by sex (6 participants each), with patients from different units of the study health care facilities and 23 KIIs with the in-charges of the health care facilities, wards, and infection control committee members. The majority of the KIIs were in the age category 30 to 45 years (10/23), females (14/23), and 7/23 were nurses by cadre. For the FGD participants, the majority were aged 30 to 45 years (23/42), 24/42 were females, 21/42 had attained secondary education as their highest level of education and 21/42 were Catholics. The health care workers' and patients' views towards patients' participation in promoting hand hygiene among health care workers are presented according to the four themes that emerged: i) Patients reminding health care workers to practice hand hygiene was offensive; ii) Patients fear of negative response from health care workers, including being denied or receiving poor quality services; iii) Role of management in influencing hand hygiene (patient reminding a health care workers to wash hands could be acceptable in private health facilities compared to the public ones); iv) Suggestions on how patients' reminders to health care workers can be done, included empowering patients to do the reminders in a friendly and polite approach to the HCW. Patients are reluctant to remind health workers to practice hand hygiene, because they feel it is confrontational and embarrassing, while health care workers find it offensive. Patient involvement seems to threaten patient-provider relationships. However patient empowerment was reported to be critical in promoting it and this is in-line with the hand hygiene guidelines.

Loving Solidarities and the Mā'ohi Family: Queer and Trans Care in the Novels of Titaua Peu

What are the elements that make up “good” care? A care network only becomes enduring when it pays due attention to the realities of burnout and the gendered, racial and classist dynamics that create an unequal distribution of care. Care networks among queer and trans folks often function without or beyond the foundation of the nuclear family. However, in her familial novels, Mutismes (2002) and Pina (2016), Mā'ohi author Titaua Peu offers intimate webs in which catalysts for a shared care ethos are based on practices cultivated by queer and trans characters. Focusing on these caring epistemologies, this article argues that Peu demonstrates the potential of such knowledges that appear in the margins between dominant perceptions of care work and those conceived of long ago by queer and trans communities in that they are didactic––emphasizing loving solidarities that sustain the contemporary Mā'ohi family.

Telework in a Digitalizing Hotel Landscape

As many work processes grow more digitalized, jobs traditionally thought only to be executed on-site can be done remotely, even in hospitality industry operations. Using a full-service hotel as a case study, this research sought to understand the structure and benefits of telework roles in the front office and hybrid roles in the housekeeping department. Findings show that employee perceptions of telework and hybrid work were generally viewed as positive with no negative guest impact, challenges were solely focused on communication and mitigating those, and human resource considerations revolve around telework as a retention tool and ensuring employees feel deserving of the role. Implications for industry are discussed based on the findings.