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Stress has become a major concern of modern times as it can cause harm to employee’s health and performance. Mental health is a fundamental constituent of occupational health. Scientific studies on psychological occupational health in the textile industry are relatively rare in Tunisia. This study seeks to estimate the rate of occupational stress, reveal associated factors and design strategies and ways to improve the work situations in a clothing company in the Monastir region. We performed a transversal study among female sewing machine operators. For the evaluation of professional stress, we used the Karesek questionnaire, a validated self-administered questionnaire. To carry out the descriptive analyses, we estimated frequencies and odds ratios (ORs). To explore associations linking organizational and socio-demographic variables and stress, we calculated adjusted ORs using a logistic regression model. As a result, the present study pointed out a strong degree of stress among operators: 30% of study participants reported that they were suffering from stress according to the Karasek stress scale. Our study revealed a statistically relevant correlation between stress and age, work experience, perceived non-adaptation of the task, and a poor perception of the organization. Stress is related to multiple socio-professional determinants. Most operators needed ergonomic interventions and prevention and risk management recommendations. Evaluation of the width of psychosocial risk factors at the workplace enables preventive strategies to preserve operators' mental health.
Memmi et al. (Tue,) studied this question.