Table 3 Frequencies and proportions for perceived impact on personal life and work (N = 158)a
Statement | Disagreement | Agreement | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
SD (%) | D (%) | A (%) | SA (%) | |
I would be afraid of telling my family about the risks I am exposed to | 31 (19.6) | 93 (58.9) | 28 (17.7) | 6 (3.8) |
People would avoid me because of my job | 12 (7.6) | 86 (54.4) | 54 (34.2) | 6 (3.8) |
People would avoid my family members because of my job | 26 (16.5) | 92 (58.2) | 36 (22.8) | 4 (2.5) |
I would avoid telling other people about the nature of my job | 36 (22.8) | 93 (58.9) | 26 (16.5) | 3 (1.9) |
There would be adequate staff at my workplace to handle the increased demand | 18 (11.4) | 66 (41.8) | 70 (44.3) | 4 (2.5) |
There would be more conflict amongst colleagues at work | 17 (10.8) | 96 (60.8) | 40 (25.3) | 5 (3.2) |
I would feel more stressed at work | 6 (3.8) | 36 (22.8) | 93 (58.9) | 23 (14.6) |
I would have an increase in workload | 6 (3.8) | 46 (29.1) | 88 (55.7) | 18 (11.4) |
I would have to work overtime | 6 (3.8) | 74 (46.8) | 59 (37.3) | 19 (12.0) |
I would have to do work not normally done by me | 4 (2.5) | 43 (27.2) | 83 (52.5) | 28 (17.7) |