Psychosocial risk factors, workplace violence and psychosomatic symptoms in the automotive sector

Abstract

Objective: The research explores the relationship between psychosocial risk factors, the presence of psychosomatic symptoms and workplace violence, among male and female employees of a company in the automotive sector.

Material and methods: Correlational and cross-sectional study with non-probabilistic census sampling, which includes 120 employees who agreed to respond to the application of reference guides I (GRI) and III (GRIII) of the NOM-035-STPS, and the Workplace Violence Scale (EVT).

Results: 36% of employees have experienced a severe traumatic event, with a higher incidence of severe traumatic accidents observed in men compared to women. Regarding psychosocial risk factors, 87% have experienced a medium level of risk and the highest scores were related to: harassment and destructiveness, likewise, greater covert hostility was identified in women compared to men (p<0.05). Finally, a statistically significant association was found between psychosocial factors and psychosomatic symptoms and workplace violence (p<0.05).

Conclusions: Interventions based on the policy for the prevention of psychosocial risks, including workplace violence, are required. In addition, there is a need to create a committee to monitor and address cases of violence in the workplace.

Keywords:  Workplace risks; Workplace violence; Psychophysiologic disorders.