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The impact of perceived exertion on satisfaction with life among power line workers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 July 2023

I. Sellami ,
A. Feki ,
A. Abbes ,
M. A. Ghrab ,
M. L. Masmoudi ,
S. Baklouti ,
K. Jmal Hammami  and
M. Hajjaji
I. Sellami*
Affiliation:
Occupational medecine
A. Feki
Affiliation:
Rheumatology, Hedi Cahker Hospital, University of Sfax
A. Abbes
Affiliation:
occupational medecine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
M. A. Ghrab
Affiliation:
occupational medecine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
M. L. Masmoudi
Affiliation:
Occupational medecine
S. Baklouti
Affiliation:
Rheumatology, Hedi Cahker Hospital, University of Sfax
K. Jmal Hammami
Affiliation:
Occupational medecine
M. Hajjaji
Affiliation:
Occupational medecine
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The power line workers have a heavy physical workload. It is essential to know the impact of this perceived exertion on their satisfaction with life to improve their mental health.

Objectives

We aimed to evaluate the associations between perceived exertion at work and satisfaction with life among power line workers.

Methods

We conducted a study among a group of power line workers from January to June 2022 using a self-administered questionnaire. We evaluated socio-professional characteristics, physical exertion with the Borg CR-10, and the satisfaction with life scale (SWLS).

Results

Seventy-four male line workers participated in the study. They were married in 67.6% of cases. The mean age was 39.3 ± 10.5 years. The average job tenure was 15.5 ± 11.2 years. The mean of perceived exertion was 6.1±1.9. High to very high exertion was found in 73% of participants. The mean score of satisfaction with life was 26.8 ±6.5. Five (12.6%) participants were dissatisfied to extremely dissatisfied. Fifty-six (75.9%) participants were satisfied to extremely satisfied. High perceived exertion was correlated with higher satisfaction with the lives of line workers (p = 0.03, r = 0.24).

Conclusions

Power line workers with high perceived exertion were more satisfied with their lives. This can be explained by the positive impact of work on the lives of workers. The work environment is paramount to ensuring good mental health.

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. S435
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