Ali Mohammad Mosadeghrad, Mohammad Reza Monazzam Ismailpour, Seyed Jamaleddin Shahtaheri, Seyed Abolfazl Zakerian, Adel Mazloumi, Monireh Khadem, Mahya Abbasi, Ali Karimi, Hasan Karimi, Farideh Golbabaei,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of occupational health is to maintain and improve the health of employees and improve their physical, mental and social well-being through the prevention, control and elimination of occupational hazards. It is necessary to integrate educational, research and health service activities to prevent and control potential occupational health hazards in the community. This study aimed to develop a Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA) for occupational health at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS).
Material and Methods: In this participatory action research, a strategic planning committee was established, whose members were professors of the occupational health department in the school of public health and managers of the occupational health department in the health deputy of TUMS. The strategic planning committee carried out a strategic evaluation of the internal and external environments of both occupational health deprtments of TUMS and identified the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Then, the strategic direction of JCPOA including the vision, mission, values, goals and objectives was determined. Also, the strategies and actions to achieve the goals and objectives were identified. Finally, the action plan to achieve these objectives was developed.
Results: This applied research led to the strategic evaluation of the internal and external environments of the occupational health depratment of the School of Public Health and the occupational health depratment of the Health deputy of TUMS, determining the strategic direction, and finally, developing an action plan to achieve the goals and objectives.
Conclusion: The JCPOA for occupational health was developed using a collaborative and systemic approach. The proper implementation of this plan can lead to the improvement of occupational health indicators in the community. Cooperation between university and industry is necessary for the sustainable development of society.
Zahra Barkhordarian, Shadi Saeidi, Seyed Abolfazl Zakerian,
Volume 15, Issue 3 (10-2025)
Abstract
Introduction: Job factors play a critical role in shaping employee health and mitigating burnout. Work-family conflict leads to outcomes such as burnout, emotional exhaustion, and decreased performance. Similarly, employees’ perception of job insecurity can negatively affect their burnout, work attitudes, well-being, commitment, and interpersonal relationships. This study investigates the interplay between job security, work-family conflict, and burnout, with a focus on the mediating role of work engagement among office workers.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024, collecting data from 119 employees in administrative units at a medical university in Iran. Structural equation modeling was employed for data analysis. The measurement tools included standardized questionnaires for work engagement, work-family conflict, job security, and job burnout. The questionnaires were utilized based on a Likert scale, with confirmed validity and reliability.
Results: The findings from the correlation analysis indicated that job security had a significant positive relationship with work engagement. In contrast, burnout showed a negative correlation with job security and work engagement, while it had a positive correlation with work-family conflict. Results from the structural equation modeling revealed that work-family conflict had a direct relationship with burnout but did not significantly affect work engagement. Work engagement acted as a protective factor in reducing burnout and served as a mediator between job security and burnout; however, its mediating role between work-family conflict and burnout was not confirmed.
Conclusion: Numerous factors impact the psychological health of administrative employees. Organizations should tailor their interventions based on these factors and their interrelations. Overall, employee empowerment programs aimed at increasing work engagement and reducing work-family conflict can enhance the quality of working life and decrease burnout within organizations.
