Korean J Occup Environ Med.  2011 Sep;23(3):261-269.

The Relationship between Job Stress and hsCRP

• Lee JH
• Chang TW
• Kwon YJ
• Kim YK
• Ryu SC
• Kim IS

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
We wanted to investigate the relationship between job stress and high-sensitivity C-reactive proteins (hsCRP) with a view to using them as a predictor of future cardiovascular events.
METHODS
The study subjects were 155 male bank workers. A structured, self-assesment questionnaire was used to analyze the sociodemographic characteristics and job stress of the participants. Seven levels of job stress, as described in the Korean Occupational Stress Scale-Short Form (KOSS-SF), were used to categorized the participants. We included tests for blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, blood lipid level (total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides), and hsCRP in our analysis. Multiple logistic regression modeling was used to determine an association between job stress and cardiovascular risk factors including hsCRP.
RESULTS
In the multiple logistic regression analyses adjusted for general and job characteristics and cardiovascular risk factors, interpersonal conflict (adjusted OR 1.69, 95% CI=1.11~2.57), job insecurity (adjusted OR 1.94, 95% CI=1.24~3.03) and, occupational climate (adjusted OR 1.89, 95% CI=1.19~3.01) were associated with hsCRP.
CONCLUSION
This study suggests that job stress is associated with hsCRP which is a predictor of future cardiovascular events.

Keyword

Job stress; High-sensitivity C-reactive protein

MeSH Terms

Blood Glucose
Blood Pressure
C-Reactive Protein
Cholesterol
Climate
Fasting
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Questionnaires
Risk Factors
Blood Glucose
C-Reactive Protein
Cholesterol