| Autor: |
Emmerich F; Division of Psychosocial Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences, Research Group Applied Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany., Junghans J; Division of Psychosocial Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences, Research Group Applied Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany., Zenger M; Department of Differential and Personality Psychology, University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal, 39114 Stendal, Germany.; Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy/Behavioral Medicine, University of Leipzig Medical Center, 04103 Leipzig, Germany., Brähler E; Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany.; Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, University of Leipzig Medical Center, 04103 Leipzig, Germany., Stöbel-Richter Y; Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies, The University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz, 02763 Zittau, Germany., Irmscher L; Division of Psychosocial Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences, Research Group Applied Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany., Richter EP; Division of Psychosocial Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences, Research Group Applied Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany., Berth H; Division of Psychosocial Medicine and Developmental Neurosciences, Research Group Applied Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of Technology, 01307 Dresden, Germany. |
| Abstrakt: |
Background : The COVID-19 outbreak necessitated physical distancing, as part of secondary prevention, at a personal and professional level. Working from home (WFH) became increasingly important. In this study, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on physical and mental health is investigated, compared with pre-pandemic data, and with employees who WFH and are on-site. Methods : Data from the German Saxon longitudinal study population were used. Attitudes towards WFH as well as mental and physical health assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic were examined. Comparisons were made with corresponding pre-pandemic scores and between employees WFH and on-site in 2022. Results : In total, 319 participants with equal gender distribution were included. Of those, 86 worked from home stating better organizability of their work, more time for partnership, less stress, and greater work satisfaction. Compared to pre-pandemic data, the D-score, PHQ-4, G-Score, and PHQ-SSS-8 showed a significant increase. No difference in physical or mental health between employees WFH and on-site was observed. Conclusion : In general, COVID-19 restrictions had a negative impact on mental and physical health. Although WFH is well accepted, it did not show significant health benefits. |
