Objective To assess the effects of occupational stress and social support on health-related behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and physical inactivity among oilfield workers.
Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1 473 oilfield workers. Occupational stress, social support, and health-related behaviors were measured by Occupational Stress Inventory Revised Edition, Social Support Scale, and Behavioral Risk Factors Questionnaire, respectively. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the effects of occupational stress and social support on health-related behaviors.
Results A total of 1 425 valid questionnaires were returned, and the valid return rate of questionnaires was 96.7%. The mean age of participated workers was (37.69& #177;7.68) years. Male and female accounted for 48.6% and 51.4%, respectively. Han ethnic group accounted for 77.0% and minority (Uyghur, Kazak, Hui, etc.) accounted for 23.0%. The proportions of oilfield workers who reported smoking, drinking, and regular physical exercises were 37.3%, 48.3%, and 45.8%, respectively. Psychological strain was a risk factor of drinking behavior (OR=1.806, 95%CI:1.159-2.816). Subjective support was a protective factor of smoking (OR=0.275, 95%CI:0.215-0.352), drinking (OR=0.627, 95%CI:0.475-0.827), and physical inactivity (OR=0.701, 95%CI:0.499-0.986).
Conclusion Occupational stress is associated with drinking behaviors, while social support is associated with the formation of good healthrelated behaviors among the oilfield workers.
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