Occupational stress and influence factors of video display terminal operator

Objective To investigate occupational stress,strain and influence factors in video display terminal operators in banks.Methods Changes in occupational stress was measured with revised occupational stress inventory(OSI-R).Results (1)The score of occupational role and strain in the g roup of VDT are significantly higher than those in the controls,where as the scores of the personal resources are lower in VDT operators(P<0.01).(2)The stepwise regression shows that the primary influential factors of personal stress were role boundary,physical environment,responsibility,operating times of VDT in day,working years of VDT,social support and rational cognitive coping(P<0.05).Conclusion The stress and strain in the VDT groups are obviously increased.Efficient measures should be taken to reduce their stress and strain in order to promote and protect their health.