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1. Work-related stress among municipal employees in rural northern Sweden
Sammanfattning : Background: Many rural municipalities in Sweden are facing challenges like depopulation, decreased economy, and difficulties in recruiting staff. Living and working in rural areas may involve adverse working conditions and higher risks of ill-health. LÄS MER
2. Health problems and work-related stress in Swedish ambulance personnel
Sammanfattning : Background: Previous studies have shown a high incidence of both acute and post-traumatic stress among ambulance personnel. It has been shown that ambulance personnel are at a higher risk of being affected of heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. Studies have also seen a higher incidence of substance abuse and suicide. LÄS MER
3. Work-related stress in women. Assessment, prevalence and return to work
Sammanfattning : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to learn about work-related stress in women and the return to work possibilities, and to develop a questionnaire for assessing work-related stress in women. Method: The thesis is based on two qualitative studies and two quantitative studies. LÄS MER
4. Workplace stress measured by Job Stress Survey and relationships to musculoskeletal complaints
Sammanfattning : The main purpose of this thesis was to evaluate and test the Job Stress Survey (JSS, Spielberger, 1991; Spielberger & Vagg, 1999), a self-report instrument which assesses workplace stress. In the thesis a thorough evaluation is made of JSS scales and items, and the relations to health, particularly musculoskeletal complaints. LÄS MER
5. Development and evaluation of a web application for stress management : Supporting behaviour change in persons with work related stress
Sammanfattning : Stress is the most common reason for sick leave in Sweden. Stress can lead to health-related problems such as burnout syndrome, depression, sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease and pain. It is important to handle stress at an early stage before it could lead to health-related problems. The web enables to reach many persons at a low cost. LÄS MER