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Assessing the Physical and Psychological Well-being of Construction Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Prospective Study in Italy.
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*RISK assessment
*HEALTH status indicators
*WORK environment
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*BLUE collar workers
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*LONGITUDINAL method
*SURVEYS
*STAY-at-home orders
*DATA analysis software
*CONSTRUCTION industry
*PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
*WELL-being
*COVID-19
*COVID-19 pandemic
*PREVENTIVE health services
*INDUSTRIAL safety
*INDUSTRIAL hygiene
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1076-2752
Abstract
Objective: This prospective study aimed to assess the physical and psychological health of construction workers and examine the relationship between their well-being and the preventive measures implemented against SARS-CoV-2. Methods: During occupational visit, the workers were invited to participate the survey. Two measurements were made and compared: after the Italian lockdown and on the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Fifty-three workers participated in the study. The percentage of workers who considered themselves in good health increased from 66.0% to 81.1 %, and there was a significant decrease in the 12-item General Health Questionnaire score (16.8 vs 14.0, P = 0.0003). This reduction was associated with a higher perception of security by preventive measures. Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of addressing the health and safety concerns of construction workers during the pandemic, and the positive impact of effective preventive measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]