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The Mental Health Status of Offshore Oil Platform Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic Publisher



Baygi F1 ; Mohammadian Khonsari N2 ; Seif E3 ; Asayesh H4 ; Qorbani M2, 5
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  1. 1. Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
  2. 2. Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
  3. 3. Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Medical Emergencies, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
  5. 5. Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry Published:2022


Abstract

Background: Previous studies indicated that offshore workers have a high level of work-related stress on an everyday basis. This study aims to assess the prevalence and determinants of mental health conditions in offshore oil platform workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Workers of three oil and gas platforms were assessed in this cross-sectional study. Their mental status was evaluated by the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD-8) questionnaire, and Depression Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS) questionnaires. Furthermore, we assessed satisfaction with life (SWL) with a single question. Finally, multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the association of demographic and work-related variables with mental health outcomes. Results: Overall, 278 (Males:197, Females: 81) out of 315 invited workers with a mean age of 35.6 (SD: 7.2) years were included in this study using a random sampling method (participation rate: 88.2%). PTSD symptoms and Insomnia were observed in 9 (3.2%) and 138 (49.6%) of the participants, respectively. The prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms were 72 (25.9%), 70 (24.6%), and 85 (30.5%), respectively. Based on multivariable (adjusted) logistic regression analysis, women had significantly higher odds of stress and anxiety than men; those with an academic education were significantly more dissatisfied with their lives than those without an academic education. Conclusion: Our findings revealed a high prevalence of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and stress among offshore oil platformers during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in women. Indicating that women and those with a higher education level in the oil platform work settings are more susceptible to stressors. Copyright © 2022 Baygi, Mohammadian Khonsari, Seif, Asayesh and Qorbani.
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