[Relationship between emotion and plasma fibrinogen level in train drivers]

Area of Science:

• Occupational health
• Cardiovascular health
• Psychosomatic medicine

Context:

• Train crew members face unique occupational stressors.
• Plasma fibrinogen levels are an indicator of cardiovascular risk.
• Understanding the interplay between psychological factors and physiological markers is crucial for this population.

Purpose:

• To investigate the relationship between emotion and plasma fibrinogen levels in train crew.
• To identify factors influencing plasma fibrinogen in this occupational group.

Summary:

• A cross-sectional study of 350 male train crew members analyzed plasma fibrinogen levels.
• Emotion, age, and working age were found to be significantly correlated with plasma fibrinogen.
• Multiple regression analyses confirmed emotion as an independent predictor of fibrinogen levels, even after accounting for various confounding factors.

Impact:

• Findings suggest that emotional state is a significant factor associated with elevated plasma fibrinogen in train crew.
• Highlights the potential for psychological interventions to mitigate cardiovascular risk in this high-stress occupation.
• Provides a basis for further research into the psychosomatic aspects of occupational health in transportation workers.