Psychological distress and coping responses among occupational safety and health competent post-COVID-19 era in Malaysia

Mohd Ali, Fauzah Rahimah and Pasi, Hafizah and Ibrahim, Muhamad Ariff and Mad Zein, Raemy and Khong, Joy Chooi Yee and Mohd Shariff, Ruzita and Salihen, Nur Alyani Fahmi (2025) Psychological distress and coping responses among occupational safety and health competent post-COVID-19 era in Malaysia. International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), 14 (2). pp. 779-789. ISSN 2252-8806 E-ISSN 2620-4126

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Abstract

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges have emerged, highlighting the need to identify psychological distress and coping strategies, particularly among occupational safety and health (OSH) competent persons. This is a cross-sectional study measuring stress, anxiety, and depression levels while exploring coping mechanisms among OSH professionals in Malaysia during the COVID-19 recovery phase, using DASS-21 and BriefCOPE questionnaires. The findings indicate that chronic illness increases the risk of depression (p=0.005) and stress (p=0.047). Higher income is associated with greater risks of depression (p<0.001) and stress (p<0.001). Monthly expenses exceeding budget limits heighten the risk of depression (p<0.001) and anxiety (p=0.024). Conversely, older age decreases the risk of both depression (p<0.001) and stress (p=0.001). Caring for family members affected by COVID-19 reduces depression (p<0.001) and stress (p<0.001). Having more monthly savings decreases the risk of depression (p<0.001) and anxiety (p=0.017). The study reveals that stress individuals prefer emotional focus coping (p=0.006). Addressing these factors is crucial for mitigating psychological distress among OSH professionals.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Anxiety, Coping, Depression, Mental health, Occupational safety and health stress
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF636 Applied psychology K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP490 Furūʻ al-fiqh. Substantive law. Branches of law. > KBP3075 Public health
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Paediatrics
Depositing User:	Dr Fauzah Rahimah Mohd Ali
Date Deposited:	13 Mar 2025 11:46
Last Modified:	13 Mar 2025 11:46
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120242

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