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¹Epidemiology Nucleus, Hospital Samaritano of São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Environmental Health
Public Health

Background:

Rising workplace stress globally.
Limited research in the electric utility sector.
Impact on worker health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

Evaluate factors associated with workplace stress.
Examine stress associations with health status.
Focus on electric company workers in Brazil.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study design.
474 participants from an electric company.
Self-reported questionnaires and statistical analyses (regression, correlation).

Main Results:

Mean stress score: 2.3/5.0.
Physical activity and income inversely associated with stress.
Stress significantly linked to physical and mental health.

Conclusions:

Workplace stress affects electric utility workers' health.
Recommendations: improve remuneration and promote physical activity.
Targeted interventions can mitigate stress and improve health outcomes.