Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 1
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- Pages.59-69
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- 2004
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- 2287-2531(pISSN)
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- 2466-1856(eISSN)
A Study on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Female Workers
직장여성의 심혈관계질환 위험요인에 관한 연구
- Choi, Eun Sook (Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs) ;
- Yun, Soon Nyung (Seoul National University)
- Published : 2004.05.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate cardiovascular risk factors, their interaction, degree of cardiovascular risk and to analyze the effects of related fcators in women workers. Method: A Survey was conducted in 529 employed women in 36 workplaces from October 25, 2002 to December 12, 2002. The survey was distributed and collected by occupational health nurses working at work sites. Result: The result were as followings; The female workers had about 2 cardiovascular risk factors. 82.1% were not exercising more than 3 times a week, 45.9% reported noise-exposure, 38.2% had higher perceived stress, 25.4% were shift-workers, 10.4% were long-time workers(over 60hour/week), 4.4% were frequent drinker, 3.9% were current smokers. The rate of obesity in measured as BMI greater than 25 was 4.0%. Many cardiovascular risk factors were correlated. Job-related and health behavior-related cardiovascular risk factors were correlated statistically. Expose to noise, reported perceived stress were powerful predictors in their degree of cardiovascular risk. Conclusion; Based on the results of this study, cardiovascular prevention programs for women in workplace should be designed as a multifactorial approach, which include stress management and job-related risk factor management as essential components to be effective in addressing the needs of the population.