Workplace Covid-10 Protection Linked To Better Mental Health
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has brought about higher levels of anxiety and depression worldwide, especially among frontline workers who cannot stay home to protect themselves. However, a study from Canadian scientists found that essential workers have better mental health when employers have COVID-19 protection protocols in place, Journal of Commerce reports.
- Those who had infection control procedures and PPE requirements being met, 29.8% had symptoms of anxiety and 23% reported depressive symptoms
- Those who reported having none of the needs met, 52.3% had symptoms of anxiety and 45.8% had depressive symptoms.
The main finding of the study is the level of adequacy of protection of workers, how safe they feel in the workplace, is strongly associated with symptoms of anxiety and symptoms of depression.
Putting in place adequate systems and monitoring them is critical
The key takeaway is not only to understand the importance of effective infection control procedures and adequate supply of PPE along with putting those systems in place, but also monitoring them to make sure they are effective.
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