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Amirtash, P, Majid Parchami, J and Jelodar, M B (2021) Integration of project management services for International Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 330-49.
Bhagwat, K and Venkata Santosh Kumar, D (2022) A systematic review of construction safety research: quantitative and qualitative content analysis approach. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 243-61.
Bhattacharya, S, Momaya, K S and Iyer, K C (2021) Bridging the gaps for business growth among Indian construction companies. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 231-50.
Cevikcan, E and Kose, Y (2021) Optimization of profitability and liquidity for residential projects under debt and equity financing. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 369-91.
Chipozya Kosta, T, Muleya, F and Phiri, E (2022) Demystifying performance difference between local and foreign contractors through organisational culture. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 325-44.
Henry Duncan John, M, Amoah, C and Ayesu-Koranteng, E (2022) Causes of road projects' delays: a case of Blantyre, Malawi. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 293-308.
Heravi, G, Taherkhani, A H, Sobhkhiz, S, Mashhadi, A H and Zahiri-Hashemi, R (2022) Integrating risk management's best practices to estimate deep excavation projects' time and cost. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 180-204.
Isuri Anuradha, A, Soorige, D and Geekiyanage, D (2021) Comparative study on life cycle assessment of buildings in developed countries and Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 304-29.
Jayantha Wadu, M and Maqsood, T (2022) Transport infrastructure, accessibility and residential property values: evidence from Hong Kong. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 163-79.
Kaluarachchi, M, Waidyasekara, K and Rameezdeen, R (2022) Antecedents of noise pollution control behaviour of employees of construction companies. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 277-92.
Kamardeen, I (2022) Work stress related cardiovascular diseases among construction professionals. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 223-42.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction professionals; work stress; cardiovascular diseases; path analysis; Australia; occupational stress; sociodemographics; cardiovascular disease; workload; occupational health
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- URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-06-2021-0081
- Abstract:
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are responsible for one-third of global deaths. Work stress is a major risk factor for CVDs in the workforce. Construction professionals endure excessive work stress, yet their vulnerability to CVDs remains underexplored. The study investigated the prevalence of CVDs among construction professionals and its relationships to job stressors, stress coping methods and socio-demographics. An online survey was conducted among construction professionals in Australia wherein data related to job stressor experiences, stress management methods adopted, and incidents of CVDs were collected. Structural path analysis was conducted to discover associations. Junior level professionals reported higher incidents of angina and heart muscle weakening than others. Statistically significant positive associations were discovered between the reported CVDs, and job stressors such as excessive workload, unpredictable work hours, lack of support, discrimination and work-life conflict and negative stress coping methods such as consuming alcohol and/or drugs, emotional eating and aggression. However, no evidence was found to support the claim that demographic factors such as age and gender were also risk factors for CVDs. The workers' compensation system provides financial protection to injured employees. It extends similar protection for work-related illnesses; however, it is more difficult to prove work-related causes for illnesses. The study provides scientific evidence to support the recognition of CVDs among construction professionals as work-related diseases, mediated by work stress.
Martek, I, Edwards, D J, Seaton, S and Jones, D (2022) An appraisal of Australia's approach to promoting urban sustainability. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 262-76.
Moyo, T, Crafford, G and Emuze, F (2021) People-centred management for improving construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 350-68.
Nguyen Van, D, Le Dinh, T and Tran, H-B (2022) Assessing stakeholder satisfaction in PPP transport projects in developing countries: evidence from Vietnam. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 309-24.
Nyamagere Gladys, S, Rwelamila, P D and Gimbi, J J (2022) A conceptual framework for managing post-disaster reconstruction projects in emerging economies: the case of Angola. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 205-22.
Ottou, J A, Baiden, B K, Nani, G and Martin Morgan, T (2021) Benefits of implementing Six Sigma in competitive tendering process. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 214-30.
Safapour, E, Kermanshachi, S and Kamalirad, S (2021) Analysis of effective project-based communication components within primary stakeholders in construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 157-73.
Sekar, G, Sambasivan, M and Viswanathan, K (2021) Does size of construction firms matter? Impact of project-factors and organization-factors on project performance. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 174-94.
Stanitsas, M and Kirytopoulos, K (2022) Underlying factors for successful project management to construct sustainable built assets. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 129-46.
Sun, J, Balakrishnan, S and Zhang, Z (2021) A resource allocation framework for predisaster resilience management of interdependent infrastructure networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 284-303.
Tuffaha, F M, Assaf, S, Yasar Zakaria, Z and Hadidi, L A (2021) A framework for the performance assessment of construction contractors in Saudi Arabia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 195-213.
Verma, S, Mandal, S N, Robinson, S, Bajaj, D and Saxena, A (2021) Investment appraisal and financial benefits of corporate green buildings: a developing economy case study. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 392-408.
Zarghami, S A and Gunawan, I (2021) The emergence and evolution of reliability theory for water distribution networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 251-65.
Zeb, J (2022) A level of service framework for service-centric asset management planning. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 147-62.