The effect of depressive and anxiety symptoms exposures on the correlation between worker occupation fit (WOF) and occupational stress in healthcare workers (HCWs): the models of chain mediation

Key Points

• Occupational stress significantly correlates with worker occupation fit, particularly influenced by depressive symptoms and anxiety levels.
• Analysis showed that healthcare workers with high depressive and anxiety symptoms experience worsened occupational stress.
• The examination utilized chain mediation models to understand interactions between occupational fit and mental health.
• Findings highlight the need for mental health interventions to support healthcare workers and reduce occupational stress.],