Medicina v Kuzbasse (Aug 2021)
THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN THE FORMATION OF COMMITMENT TO PREVENTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE MEASURES IN THE ALUMINUM INDUSTRY WORKERS
Abstract
Subject of research – the prevalence of various levels of motivation for wellness and a healthy lifestyle, the prevalence of emotional burnout, negative affectivity and social suppression among aluminum industry workers. Objective of research – the research of the role of psychological factors in the formation of adherence to preventive and rehabilitative measures among workers in the aluminum industry. Methods of research. The surveys were conducted using the «Index of motivation for wellness and healthy lifestyle» questionnaires, DS14, Spielberger-Khanin by Toronto alexithymia scale (TAS), V.V. Boyko, N.I. Vlakh. A survey was conducted with 122 workers in the aluminum industry who were examined and treated at the clinic of the Research Institute for Complex Problems of Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Results. The prevalence of various levels of motivation for wellness and a healthy lifestyle and the prevalence of burnout syndrome among aluminum production workers were determined. An association of negative affectivity and motivation for a healthy lifestyle was revealed. Field of application. Occupational medicine, occupational pathology, medical psychology. Conclusions. Aluminum production workers significantly differ in the level of motivation for wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Negative affectivity is associated with a decreased level of motivation for wellness and a healthy lifestyle. A high prevalence of people with burnout syndrome among workers in the aluminum industry was revealed. The role of psychological factors in the formation of adherence to preventive and rehabilitative measures among workers in the aluminum industry needs further studying.
