Medicinski pregled 2013 Volume 66, Issue 11-12, Pages: 497-501
https://doi.org/10.2298/MPNS1312497M
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Effects of occupational stress on working ability of patients suffering from arterial hypertension
Matić Marijana (Zavod za zdravstvenu zaštitu radnika, Niš)
Jovanović Jovana (Medicinski fakultet, Niš)
Jovanović Jovica (Zavod za zdravstvenu zaštitu radnika Niš + Medicinski fakultet, Niš)
Mačvanin Nada (Zavod za zdravstvenu zaštitu radnika Novi Sad + Medicinski fakultet, Novi Sad)
Introduction. The aim of this research was to quantify the presence of
occupational stressors and to analyze their effects on temporary and
permanent working ability of workers with arterial hypertension. Material and
Methods. The research included 817 workers. The study group consisted of 504
workers with arterial hypertension without other diseases or disorders,
whereas the control group was composed of 313 healthy workers. Results. The
study group showed a significantly higher level of total occupational stress
index as well as of the stress index related to high job demands, conflicts
at work place, underload and time limit (p<0.001) compared to the control
group. A positive and statistically significant correlation between total
occupational stress index and systolic and diastolic blood pressure was found
in the study group. The total level of occupational stress over 40 led to a
significant increase of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in persons with
arterial hypertension. The analysis of temporary working inability determined
a statistically significantly higher level of lost workdays per a worker in
the study group compared to the controls (p<0.001). The average number of
lost workdays per a worker in a year in the study group increased
statistically significantly along with the occupational stress index values
at their work place (p<0.001). In the study group the number of workers
eligible for disability retirement over a period of one year was
significantly higher compared to the controls. The number of workers eligible
for disability retirement in the exposed group increased statistically
significantly along with occupational stress index values at their work
place. Conclusion. The results show that occupational stress is a significant
factor in the development of arterial hypertension and reduction of work
ability of exposed workers.
Keywords: Stress, Psychological, Workload, Burnout, Professional, Hypertension, Arterial Pressure, Work Capacity Evaluation, Risk Factors, Occupational Exposure, Sick Leave