The Stress-Mental Health Connection
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According to the text, which of the following factors can disrupt sleep on a ship?

  • Tasks that are made unnecessarily difficult mainly because of the work environment (correct)
  • Watch patterns
  • Health worries about contact with dangerous cargos and materials
  • Adverse weather

    • What does the biological clock regulate?

  • Body temperature
  • Sensitivity to drugs
  • Sleep/wake cycle (correct)
  • Hormone levels

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of stress for seafarers?

  • Watch patterns
  • Work overload
  • Overlap between home and work
  • Health worries about contact with dangerous cargos and materials (correct)

    • Which of the following factors contribute to physical and mental health problems among seafarers?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some effects of sleep disruption on seafarers?

    <p>Decreased alertness and slower reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do seafarers usually lack proper sleep?

    <p>Inadequate design and operation of the ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the decline of mental health of seafarers?

    <p>Good social life on board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of health diseases among seafarers?

    <p>High intake of drinks containing added sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some stress factors commonly experienced by seafarers?

    <p>Good job and contract security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of fatigue in the maritime industry?

    <p>A reduction of physical and/or mental condition, resulting from physical stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some risk factors for fatigue among seafarers?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should seafarer fatigue be addressed?

    <p>Through regulation, adequate training, and audit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions could be considered as examples for improving the mental health of maritime workers?

    <p>Wider possibilities for recreation and contact with the family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ITCs in managing the mental health of maritime workers?

    <p>Identifying the problems faced by workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the neglect of the mental health of maritime workers?

    <p>Lack of regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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