ABSTRACT

Objective

To investigate possible gender differences in psychosocial job strain (PSYJS) and single and multi-site musculoskeletal pain (MSP) in cabin crew.

Background

In recent years the proportion of male cabin crew has increased, still few studies have investigated gender differences in PSYJS and MSP in this occupational group.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire concerning work-related psychosocial demands, control, social support, and MSP was answered by 107 male and 329 female cabin crew members from the three major airline companies in Norway. Binary logistic regression models were used for the analysis.

Results

There were no gender differences in PSYJS, but female cabin crew reported higher levels of social support from colleagues (p = .001) and nearest supervisor (p = .006). Multi-site MSP was reported by 70%. No gender differences in prevalence of single-site or multi-site MSP were found, except from a higher prevalence of pain in feet in female cabin crew (p = .020). Both a high strain (33%) and a passive (17%) work situation were associated with significantly higher risks of most single and multi-site MSP.

Conclusion

Even though few gender differences were found, both male and female cabin crew reported high prevalence of MSP and high PSYJS. Attention should be given to create a healthier psychosocial work environment for this occupational group, with a special emphasis on support at work for male cabin crew.

中文翻译：

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机组人员的心理社会工作压力和肌肉骨骼疼痛——性别重要吗？

摘要

客观的

调查机组人员心理社会工作压力 (PSYJS) 和单部位和多部位肌肉骨骼疼痛 (MSP) 可能存在的性别差异。

背景

近年来，男性机组人员的比例有所增加，但仍然很少有研究调查该职业组中 PSYJS 和 MSP 的性别差异。

方法

在这项横断面研究中，来自挪威三大航空公司的 107 名男性和 329 名女性机组人员回答了一份关于工作相关的心理社会需求、控制、社会支持和 MSP 的问卷。使用二元逻辑回归模型进行分析。

结果

PSYJS 中没有性别差异，但女性机组人员报告说来自同事 ( p = .001) 和最近的主管 ( p = .006) 的社会支持水平更高。70% 报告了多站点 MSP。除了女性机组人员的足部疼痛患病率较高外，未发现单部位或多部位 MSP 患病率存在​​性别差异 ( p = .020)。高压力 (33%) 和被动 (17%) 的工作环境都与大多数单站点和多站点 MSP 的风险显着增加有关。

结论

尽管几乎没有发现性别差异，但男性和女性机组人员都报告了 MSP 和高 PSYJS 的高患病率。应注意为这一职业群体创造一个更健康的社会心理工作环境，特别强调在工作中为男性机组人员提供支持。