Psychosocial working conditions and chronic low-grade inflammation in geriatric care professionals: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic low-grade inflammation has been suggested as a key factor in the association between stress exposure and long-term health. Care work is recognized as a profession with a high degree of job stress and health risks. However, for care professionals, the study base on inflammatory activity due to adverse working conditions is limited.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore associations between self-reported psychosocial working conditions and care professionals' biomarkers of systemic low-grade inflammation.

Methods

N = 140 geriatric care professionals (79.3% females, mean age = 44.1 years) of six care facilities were enrolled in a cross-sectional study consisting of standardized medical examinations and employee surveys. Standardized questionna

SUBMITTER: Kaltenegger HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9477283 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature