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Mental health and workplace factors: comparison of the Ghanaian and Australian mining industry
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Background: Mining is a global industry and contributes significantly to international economies. This study seeks to compare the patterns of psychological distress, job demand-control, and associated characteristics between two countries (Australia/Ghana) to increase understanding of cross-cultural factors relevant to mental health in this industry. Method: A cross-sectional study design was used. Eight coal mines in Australia and five gold mines in Ghana. A total of 2622 mineworkers participated in this study. Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ), Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), the Berkman-Syme Social Network Index (SNI) and help-seeking questionnaire. Results: Ghanaian mineworkers reported increased psychological distress compared to Australian mineworkers; Job demands outweighed control among Ghanaian mineworkers but was associated with lower risk of psychological distress compared to Australian mineworkers; Ghanaian mineworkers were significantly less likely to drink alcohol at risky levels but this was associated with higher psychological distress; Increased social network was associated with decreased psychological distress for both countries. Conclusions: These findings identify cultural and geographical differences in the socio-demographics, workplace factors, psychological distress, and alcohol use in both countries. Cross-cultural occupational workplace factors and mental health issues are highlighted. Potential workplace interventions applicable in comparable settings are recommended.
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- Authors
- Winifred, A.-D., Jane, R. L., Brian, K., Amponsah-Tawiah, K., & Carole, J.
- Affiliations
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
- Venue
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2022-03-10
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 322-322
- ISSN
- 1472-6963 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC8908671
- OpenAlex
- W4221135655
- Cited by
- 14
- References
- 27
- Citations by year
- 2026: 5 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 1
- FWCI
- 2.58
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Locations
- BMC Health Services Research (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- UNSWorks (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- NOVA (University of Newcastle Australia) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Workplace Health and Well-being
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Occupational Health and Burnout
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Employment and Welfare Studies
- Keywords
- workplace mental health, psychological distress, mining industry, coal miners, gold miners, cross-cultural comparison, alcohol consumption, social networks, help-seeking, Ghana, Australia
- MeSH terms
- Alcoholism, Australia, Cross-Sectional Studies, Ghana, Humans, Mental Health, Stress, Psychological, Workplace
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