Influence of Job Insecurity on Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Mediation Model with Nursing Aides

Laura Mateos-González (), Julio Rodríguez-Suárez, José Antonio Llosa, Esteban Agulló-Tomás and Juan Herrero
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Laura Mateos-González: Department of Health Science, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
Julio Rodríguez-Suárez: Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
José Antonio Llosa: Department of Social Education, Padre Ossó Faculty, University of Oviedo, 33008 Oviedo, Spain
Esteban Agulló-Tomás: Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
Juan Herrero: Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 2, 1-13

Abstract: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are some of the most prevalent diseases in the world. They have a multifactorial aetiology encompassing ergonomic and psychosocial risk factors. The aim of this study is to analyse the way job insecurity and physical workload are linked to musculoskeletal disorders, as well as the mediating role other psychosocial work risks can have on this potential relationship. A parallel mediation path regression analysis was designed using a sample of 457 nursing aides. The influence job insecurity and physical workload has on the onset of musculoskeletal symptoms together with the variables which mediate this relationship were examined. The results prove that both independent variables explain the onset of musculoskeletal symptoms in these professionals. The influence exerted by job insecurity is mediated by the social support received at work and the demands of the job. However, when analysing the physical workload, the social support received at work is not relevant as a mediator in this relationship. Job insecurity and physical workload are significant variables on the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms. The data obtained supports the need to focus on physical and psychosocial factors in order to prevent these disorders.

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases; job insecurity; psychosocial risk factors; mediation analysis; occupational health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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