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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Worker health and well-being in Ontario's electrical sector: a quantitative study of occupational health outcomes.

Donia Obeidat, Hong Ki Chloe Lau, Javier Mencia-Ledo, Sana Siddiqui, Avasa Sarawan, Zhiyang Shi, Raihana Premji, Aaron Howe, Ali Bani-Fatemi, Ali Asgary and 5 more

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15 authors.

Donia ObeidatDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Hong Ki Chloe LauDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Javier Mencia-LedoDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Sana SiddiquiDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Avasa SarawanDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Zhiyang ShiDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Raihana PremjiDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Aaron HoweDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Ali Bani-FatemiDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Ali AsgaryDisaster & Emergency Management, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Basem GoharDepartment of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Vijay Kumar ChattuDepartment of Public Health, Health Administration, Information, and Health Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, United States.
Geoffrey MainaCollege of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Prince Albert, SK, Canada.
Thankam SunilDepartment of Public Health, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, United States.
Behdin Nowrouzi-KiaDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.

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Abstract

Introduction: In Canada, Ontario's shortage of electricians is linked to high physical demands and psychosocial stressors that may undermine worker well-being. Methods: Using a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) informed lens, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey of self-employed electricians in Ontario ( Results: Overall, 90.2% reported at least one musculoskeletal symptom in the past 12 months. Regression analyses revealed that sleep quality and years of experience significantly predicted psychological distress and burnout, with poorer sleep linked to higher personal and work-related burnout, greater psychological distress, and lower job satisfaction. More years of experience were associated with lower distress and burnout. Women reported higher psychological distress than men, highlighting inequality and discrimination in male-dominated trades. Apprentices experienced greater psychological distress [8.96 (SD = 8.29)] than non-apprentices [4.99 (SD = 6.59)], reflecting vulnerabilities associated with low wages, job insecurity, and a lack of support. Discussion: These findings highlight the complex interplay of physical, psychological, and socio-structural factors in shaping electricians' health. Targeted interventions are crucial for promoting sustainable and inclusive environments in the electrical industry.

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ElectricityOccupational HealthAdultBurnout, ProfessionalCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansJob SatisfactionMaleMiddle AgedMusculoskeletal DiseasesOntarioPsychological DistressPsychological Well-BeingSleep QualityStress, PsychologicalapprenticesburnoutCanadaelectriciansmusculoskeletal disordersoccupational healthpsychological distresssleep quality

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PMID41602050
PMCPMC12833060

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