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The association between the well-being and workability among university staff during the COVID‑19 pandemic

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 July 2023

I. Sellami ,
A. Abbes ,
A. Haddar ,
N. Kotti ,
M. L. Masmoudi ,
K. Jmal Hammami  and
M. Hajjaji
I. Sellami*
Affiliation:
occupational medecine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax
A. Abbes
Affiliation:
occupational medecine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax
A. Haddar
Affiliation:
occupational medecine, University of Sfax
N. Kotti
Affiliation:
Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
M. L. Masmoudi
Affiliation:
occupational medecine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax
K. Jmal Hammami
Affiliation:
occupational medecine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax
M. Hajjaji
Affiliation:
occupational medecine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on educational systems and the well-being of the university staff. The mental health of university staff can affect their ability to work.

Objectives

Our study aimed to assess the association between the well-being of university staff and their workability during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among university staff in Sfax, Tunisia. We collected data between September and October 2021 using a self-administered questionnaire including socio-professional characteristics, the Work Ability Score (WAS) and the Arabic version of the Mental Health Continuum-Short form.

Results

Our sample was composed of 62 university staff. The respondents’ mean age was 51.4±6.7 years and 67.7% were female. The average job tenure was 17.9 ± 8 years. The mean score of WAS was 7.5±1.8. The mean scores of emotional well-being, social well-being and psychological well-being were 8.5±4.2, 12.6±6.1, and 19.9±7.3, respectively. Sixty-one per cent of participants reported languishing to moderate mental health, and 39% % were flourishing. The workability of participants was significantly associated with their well-being (p = 0.04).

Conclusions

Having good mental health improves the worker’s ability to work. Taking care of mental health is crucial to guarantee better efficacy at work.

Disclosure of Interest

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European Psychiatry , Volume 66 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 31st European Congress of Psychiatry , March 2023 , pp. S794
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