Job stress and burnout among Finnish municipal employees without depression or anxiety.

Background: Job burnout is associated with job stress but also with mental health symptoms, depression and anxiety.

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the effect of job stress on burnout without the effect of depression and anxiety.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 among 673 employees (88% female) from four public service sectors in Pori, Finland.

Healthy and Unhealthy Food Consumption in Relation to Quality of Life among Finnish Female Municipal Employees: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aspects of good quality of life (QoL) have been found to motivate people to make lifestyle changes. There is also evidence that certain dietary patterns are associated with QoL. The aim of this work was to examine whether consumption frequencies of healthy and unhealthy food items are associated with QoL in female employees.

The Relationship between Dietary Habits and Work Engagement among Female Finnish Municipal Employees.

Background: Work engagement reflects work-related well-being. It is positively associated with health, life satisfaction, work efficiency, income level, and occupational prospects. However, little is known about the relationship between work engagement and diet.

The impact of lifestyle counselling on weight management and quality of life among working-age females.

Objective: Overweight and obesity are increasing globally. General practitioners (GP's) are at the first point of contact for medical support and consequently have a major role in resolving this overwhelming problem. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a brief lifestyle counselling on weight management and on the participants' quality of life (QoL).

The Association between Healthy Diet and Burnout Symptoms among Finnish Municipal Employees.

Background: Burnout is an undesirable mental condition, which may have a negative impact on individuals' health and work ability. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between diet and burnout symptoms among female public sector employees.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 among 630 female employees from 10 municipal work units of the city of Pori, Finland.