Hypertension and Work Stress among City Hall Workers, Bohicon, Benin

Adjobimey, Mênonli; Mikponhoué, Rose; Frimège, Djohoun F.; Cissé, Ibrahim Mama; Tchibozo, Concheta; Hountohotegbe, Esdras; Sacca, Hélène; Ayelo, Paul; Hinson, Vikkey Antoine; Houinato, Dismand Stéphan

doi:10.4236/odem.2022.102009

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“…The association between age and hypertension has also been observed by several authors in occupational settings, in Congo, Bénin and Senegal [8] [9] [19]. A significant association between gender and hypertension was observed among workers, with a tendency for women to be more affected than men.…”

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Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease among Hotel Workers, Bohicon, Benin

Adjobimey,

Mikponhoué,

Gbaguidi

et al. 2024

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Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the increase in several sectors of activity. The aim of the study was to determine the frequencies of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) and factors associated with hypertension among hotel workers in the city of Bohicon. Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted in the period from December 2018 to January 2019. The variables studied were sociodemographic, occupational, anthropometric and behavioral. Participant recruitment was exhaustive. A standardized questionnaire inspired by the STEPS-WHO questionnaire was used for data collection. After the descriptive analysis, a bivariate analysis was performed using Pearson's Chi-square test or Fisher's test at the 5% threshold. Results: A total of 101 workers, 53 (52.47%) of them male, participated in the study. The mean age was 30.60 ± 8.20 years, with extremes of 18 and 55 years. The frequencies of the main risk factors were: 68.32% sitting position > 6 hours/day; 38.61% shift work; 21.78% high psychological demand, 82.18% low decision latitude, 24.75% low social support, 21.78% occupational stress; 7 (6.93%) harmful alcohol consumption; 6.93% tobacco consumption; 48.51% insufficient physical activity; 98.02% insufficient fruit and vegetable consumption; 59.41% overweight; 14.85% HTA. Factors associated with hypertension were: sex, age and marital status. Conclusion: Occupational factors need to be taken into account when assessing CVRFs. NCD control programs are needed in all sectors of activity. A larger study is needed in the hotel sector.

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Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease among Hotel Workers, Bohicon, Benin

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“…The complexity of job demands (workload, work deadlines, and work conflicts) makes them vulnerable to work stress. Previous research shows that job stress is associated with hypertension (Adjobimey et al, 2022;Gamage & De Alwis Seneviratne, 2016;Rengganis et al, 2020). Stress causes the adrenal glands to secrete more (Iwan Sulis Setiawan et al) cortisol.…”

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Slow stroke back massage (SSBM) therapy with lavender essential oil effectively lowers blood pressure

Setiawan,

Pujiyanto,

Yunani

et al. 2023

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Hypertension is a global health problem that is a major factor causing cardiovascular disease and premature death. While pharmacological therapy is still the main choice, non-pharmacological therapies with minimal side effects, such as a combination of slow stroke back massage (SSBM) and aromatherapy, are expected to increase relaxation so as to increase the effectiveness of lowering blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of SSBM therapy with lavender essential oil in lowering blood pressure in patients with primary hypertension. The research used a quasi-experiment method with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. In this study, the samples used were hospitalized patients with primary hypertension who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, with as many as 40 respondents using purposive sampling techniques. Slow stroke back massage (SSBM) therapy with lavender essential oil significantly lowers blood pressure values in primary hypertensive patients compared to SSBM therapy with baby oil (P valueÂ 0.05). The mean difference in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the intervention and control groups was 6.25 and 2.65, respectively. This therapy has been proven to be effective in lowering blood pressure in primary hypertensive patients. Therefore, hospital management may consider applying this nonpharmacological therapy to manage primary hypertension patients.

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Job stress, a source of hypertension among workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Khonde Kumbu,

Matondo,

Labat

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Background Hypertension remains one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Contrasting with the high-income countries where the rates of hypertension decline, it increases in Sub-Saharan African countries. The age group most affected by hypertension is the working population. Several studies carried out in Europe, North America, and Asia, underline the influence of job stress on the occurrence of hypertension. The objective of this review was to explore current knowledge about hypertension and job stress in Sub-Saharan Africa. Methods We conducted a scoping review using Arksey and O’Malley’s framework to synthesize findings. We searched in PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest databases. The inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed manuscripts published on March 1, 2023, conducted among workers in Sub-Saharan Africa, reported hypertension and job stress, and using quantitative methodologies. Data were assessed independently by two researchers. Results In total, 295 articles were identified from databases. Of these, only 12 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review (9 cross-sectional studies and 3 case–control studies). These studies focused on sectors reported as stressful (health, banking, education, and industries). The prevalence of hypertension varied from 14.3% to 45.9%, with a high proportion of hypertensive participants (35.4%-70.6%) who were unaware that they had hypertension. Job stress was significantly associated with hypertension (OR = 2.4 [1.5–4.4]) and stress management was inversely associated with hypertension (r = -0.14, p < 0.05). However, no study reported an existing workplace health promotion program implemented, especially regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors. Conclusion Data available in the literature show that stressful working conditions may be associated with hypertension. We are faced with an increasing prevalence of hypertension among workers in Sub-Saharan Africa, where a large proportion of them are unaware that they have hypertension. Thus, there is a need to implement workplace prevention and health promotion strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Hypertension and Work Stress among City Hall Workers, Bohicon, Benin

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Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease among Hotel Workers, Bohicon, Benin

Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease among Hotel Workers, Bohicon, Benin

Slow stroke back massage (SSBM) therapy with lavender essential oil effectively lowers blood pressure

Job stress, a source of hypertension among workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

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