Occupational Stress in Relation to Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Disease: Longitudinal Analysis from the NSDSOS Project

Hwang, Chang Kook; Koh, Sang Baek; Chang, Sei Jin; Park, Chong Yon; Suk, Bong; Hyun, Sook Jung; Park, Jun Ho; Lee, Kang Myoung; Tae, Kyoung; Park, Woo Jin; Jhun, Hyung Joon

doi:10.35371/kjoem.2007.19.2.105

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“…Job stress has emerged as a common occupational health problem second only to musculoskeletal diseases. Job stress is a key risk factor that not only induces CVD [8][9][10][11][12][13][14], but also contributes to financial loss and reduced productivity as a result of disasters and accidents, which can undermine the competitiveness of local communities as well as the nation. For this reason, job stress is acknowledged as a factor that threatens the development and health of business owners, local communities, and the nation [15].…”

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Effects of a Yoga Program in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Workers of Small Workplaces: A Pilot Test

Hwang

Kim

2020

Sustainability

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a yoga program provided to workers in small businesses to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. A nonequivalent control group pre/post-test design was used. The experimental group (n = 31) was assigned a yoga program consisting of yoga postures designed for meditation, strengthening, stretching, and balancing, given twice weekly for 12 weeks. The control group (n = 38) was given no other intervention. The mean age was 48.1 years old in the experimental group and 47.7 years old in the control group. Three trained investigators collected the questionnaires and one month after completing the 12-week yoga program, the same questionnaires that were administered at baseline were again administered. Psychosocial variables (depressive symptoms and job stress), health promotion behaviors, and body measurements (weight and waist circumference) were measured for the program evaluation. The yoga program was effective in improving waist circumference (from 81.8 to 79.2, p < 0.001) and diastolic blood pressure (from 81.0 to 79.1, p = 0.004) as compared to the control group. Furthermore, the experimental group’s job stress score decreased from 1.38 to 1.02, but it was not statistically significant (p = 0.240). A yoga program could be a useful intervention for workers with CVD risk factors, but it was not effective in psychological factors such as job stress and depression. A long-term intervention approach is important to confirm the psychosocial effect. Therefore, future research is needed to investigate the long-term outcomes of such interventions.

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Effects of a Yoga Program in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Workers of Small Workplaces: A Pilot Test

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2020

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“…Occupational stress has drawn academic attention since the 1960s, and French et al [ 2 ] pointed out that it can have a negative effect on the worker such as influencing his or her physical, emotional, and psychological health. Furthermore, if the occupational stress exceeds the individual’s ability to cope with it, the individual tends to experience physical (ischemic cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmia, thrombosis, or sudden death) and psychological (exhaustion, depression, or burn-out) harmful effects [ 1 - 3 ].…”

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Relationship between occupational stress and depressive mood among interns and residents in a tertiary hospital, Seoul, Korea

2015

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ObjectiveOccupational stress can have a harmful effect on the individual both physically and psychologically. In Korea, occupational stress of physician is rarely demonstrated. Although it is well reported that physicians tend to have a high incidence of minor psychiatric disorders, the magnitude of the problem remains unclear. Interns and residents are thought to be under substantial amount of stress, and tend to have psychiatric disorder. In this paper, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between the occupational stress and depression of residents.MethodsThe participants of this study were surgical and medical residents in a tertiary hospital in Korea. For measurement of occupational stress, we used an occupational stress scale. In addition, to evaluate the prevalence of depression, we used the Beck Depression Inventory.ResultsFemale doctors showed higher degree of occupational stress than the males. The interns and chief residents showed higher degree of occupational stress than the other residents. Interestingly, in this study, most of the participants experienced a depressive mood. Compared with the general population, job demand and culture of workplace were high. Occupational stress was the only significant predictor of a depressive mood.ConclusionHospital residents experience a high degree of occupational stress leading to a depressed mood due to various risk factors. Therefore, it is essential to recognize the occupational stress of residents early, to encourage positive competition and peer and social support, and to help improve the residents’ ability to cope with stress.

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“…Meanwhile, job stress negatively impacts health and heightens the occurrence risk of cardiovascular disease 28 , 29 ) . In this study, LDL-cholesterol, a risk factor of cardiovascular disease, was found to be high in the low-activity group.…”

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Relationship between physical activity and job stress among public office workers

Yook

2020

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] This study investigated the relationship between physical activity and job stress among public office workers. [Participants and Methods] We examined the levels of physical activity and job stress of 488 male public officers in Seoul-city, Republic of Korea through self-reported questionnaires. The International Physical Activity Questionnaires and the Korean Occupational Stress Scale were used to evaluate physical activity and job stress, respectively. The level of physical activity was divided into three quantiles (low, moderate, high). [Results] We found no significant difference in job stress by physical activity level. Although a positive correlation between physical activity and job stress was found in the organizational system category, no significant difference was found in the categories of the physical environment, job demand, insufficient job control, interpersonal conflict, job insecurity, lack of reward, and occupational climate. [Conclusion] There was no apparent correlation between physical activity and job stress among public office workers.

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Occupational Stress in Relation to Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Disease: Longitudinal Analysis from the NSDSOS Project

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Effects of a Yoga Program in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Workers of Small Workplaces: A Pilot Test

Effects of a Yoga Program in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Workers of Small Workplaces: A Pilot Test

Relationship between occupational stress and depressive mood among interns and residents in a tertiary hospital, Seoul, Korea

Relationship between physical activity and job stress among public office workers

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