Work fatigue and mental health in informal workers in rural sectors in Colombia: a descriptive study

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1264

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Exhaustion, workplace well-being, Sustainable Development Goals, Rurality, Depression, Health, psychosocial risks, Informality

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Introduction: This study provides an analysis of work fatigue and mental health in informal workers in rural sectors in Colombia, understanding that Psychosocial Risks are conditions that impact the health of the working population. Results: In the case of work fatigue, no cases were found with high levels; however, when faced with mental health screening, it was reported that 38% of participants presented emotional symptoms. For the sociodemographic characteristics, it was found that the average age was 38 years; 52.8% identify as female; in terms of marital status, it is evident that the majority are single at 37%. Finally, regarding the educational level, it was found that the majority of the population 44% studied up to secondary school level. Discussion: It was observed that work fatigue does not represent a risk for the participants, however, some participants reported risk levels in dimensions such as physical fatigue and lack of energy and drowsiness.  Conclusions: In conclusion, it is essential to carry out a correlational analysis that allows us to evaluate the degree of association between work fatigue and mental health. In addition, it is necessary to carry out a psychological evaluation that allows us to delve deeper into the results of mental health screening.

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Nancy Paola Barrera Pachón, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

Psychologist graduated from the University of Boyacá, Specialist in Occupational and Organizational Psychology and Master in Psychology with the same emphasis from the University El Bosque. With more than 7 years of experience in university teaching in subjects such as Organizational Psychology, in-depth electives, Psychology of development in the life cycle, Research, among others, and as a virtual tutor. In terms of research, I am linked as a research teacher of the Specialization of Psychosocial Management in Work Contexts of the Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios developing research projects and in charge of the direction of the GESST seedbed. With experience in the real sector as Director of Human Management in a private security company.

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2025-02-11

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Barrera Pachón, N. P. (2025). Work fatigue and mental health in informal workers in rural sectors in Colombia: a descriptive study. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1264

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