Mohd Rawi, Muhamad Faiz Aiman and Razali, Muhamad Azlan Ezuan and Sabarani, Mohamad Luqman and Yusof, Muhammad Zubir
(2021)
Mental health status and psychosocial job determinant among employees in a Malaysian higher institution during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In: International Virtual Medical Research Symposium 2021, 14th December 2021, Kulliyyah of Medicine, IIUM.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Introduction: Workplace mental health is becoming significant in higher education. Employment is one of the factors that can impair an employee's mental health, restricting their capacity to function well. This study aimed to assess mental health status among employees in a higher institution in Kuantan and its association with sociodemographic and job characteristics. Materials and Methods: An online survey was conducted using a random email list. The employees were given the validated Malay versions of the DASS-21 and the Job Content Questionnaire. Results: Depression, anxiety, and stress were prevalent in 26.5%, 36.2% and 21.3% of these workers, respectively. Individuals who lived alone during the Covid-19 movement control order reported having stress symptoms (57.1%, p=0.04). Job insecurity was associated with anxiety (95% CI = 1.4, 11.71, p = 0.01) while lack of supervisor support showed higher risk of depression (AOR=7.4, 95% CI = 1.99, 27.5, p=0.003), anxiety (AOR=4.7, 95% CI = 1.15, 13.69, p=0.03), and stress (AOR=9.3, 95% CI = 2.09, 41.84, p=0.003). Conclusion: Our research concluded that this group of employees frequently reported depression, anxiety, and stress. The results also highlight the need for better support and job security from higher authorities
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