Psychological problems faced by Navi Mumbai bus conductors
Keywords:
Bus conductors, Psychological issues, Stress, Anxiety, DepressionAbstract
Background:In India, many forms of public transportation are available for passengers. Among them buses play a significant role. Work related psychological disorders affect workers in many occupations including those related to operating large vehicles. There are many psychological factors that may contribute to increase physical loading in the bus conductors. In India, the working conditions of bus conductors are poor and stressful and hence the purpose of this study was to find out the extent of psychological problems faced by the bus conductors. Objectives: To identify psychological issues in Navi Mumbai bus conductors
Methods: Settings and design: A cross-sectional study carried out in Navi Mumbai among 100 bus conductors. Techniques: A questionnaire was developed to incorporate basic information on job profile, musculoskeletal issues and psychological components were evaluated using DASS 21 and work place stress scale.
Results:Stress, anxiety and depression was evident in bus conductors along with work place stress.
Conclusions:Navi Mumbai bus conductors faced psychological problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and work place stress.
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