Department of Environmental Epidemiology, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan (Dr Uehara, Dr Ishimaru, and Dr Fujino); Department of Work Systems and Health, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan (Dr Ando); Department of Occupational Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan (Dr Tateishi); Department of Mental Health, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan (Dr Eguchi); Department of Environmental Health, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan (Dr Tsuji); Department of Occupational Health Practice and Management, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan (Dr Mori); Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan (Dr Matsuda).
J Occup Environ Med. 2021 Sep 1;63(9):e631-e635. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002309.
This study examined the relationship between worry about COVID-19 infection in the workplace and while commuting to work and psychological distress in Japan.
An internet monitor study was conducted. Out of a total of 33,302 participants, 26,841 people were included. The subjects were asked single-item questions about whether they were worried about COVID-19 infection in general, at work and while commuting to work. K6 was used to assess psychological distress.
The OR was significantly higher in association with worry about infection in the workplace at 1.71 (95%CI 1.53 to 1.92) and worry about infection while commuting at 1.49 (95%CI 1.32 to 1.67).
This study suggests the need for psychological intervention to reduce worry about infection in response to public mental health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
本研究旨在探讨日本工作场所和通勤期间对 COVID-19 感染的担忧与心理困扰之间的关系。
进行了一项互联网监测研究。在总计 33302 名参与者中，纳入了 26841 人。研究对象被问及关于他们是否担心一般、工作中和通勤时感染 COVID-19 的单项问题。使用 K6 评估心理困扰。
与担心工作场所感染相关的 OR 明显更高，为 1.71（95%CI 1.53 至 1.92），与担心通勤时感染相关的 OR 为 1.49（95%CI 1.32 至 1.67）。
本研究表明，需要进行心理干预以减少对感染的担忧，以应对与 COVID-19 大流行相关的公众心理健康挑战。
