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Effects of Occupational Stress on Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar and Immune Function of Doctors
Wenjuan Wang1, Hui Ren2, Qiuye Tian3
1Department of Human Resources, The First Hospital Affiliated of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P.R. China.
Insights
Occupational stress negatively impacts doctors' health, increasing blood lipids and glucose while suppressing immune function. High tension is linked to poorer health outcomes in this profession.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Occupational Health
- Immunology
Background:
- Occupational stress is a significant concern among healthcare professionals.
- Previous studies suggest a link between stress and various health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of occupational stress on blood lipids, blood glucose, and immune function in doctors.
- To identify specific risk factors associated with adverse health outcomes in physicians.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1291 doctors from a hospital in Harbin, China.
- Data collected via questionnaires on demographics and occupational stress.
- Biochemical analyses included glycated hemoglobin, triglyceride, total cholesterol, and serum immunoglobulin levels (IgG, IgM, IgA).
Main Results:
- Higher tension levels correlated with increased glycated hemoglobin and triglyceride.
- High tension was associated with reduced IgG and IgM levels.
- Older age (>50 years) increased the risk of elevated glycated hemoglobin.
- Drinking increased the risk of elevated total cholesterol.
- Smoking was linked to reduced IgG concentration.
- Poor sleep quality was associated with decreased IgA concentration.
Conclusions:
- Occupational stress significantly impacts doctors' physiological health.
- Stress contributes to dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and compromised immune function.
- Targeted interventions addressing stress, lifestyle factors, and sleep are crucial for physician well-being.
Background:
We aimed to investigate the effects of occupational stress on blood lipids, blood glucose and immune function of doctors.
Methods:
In 2017, 1291 doctors (565 males, 726 females) in The First Hospital Affiliated with Harbin Medical University (Harbin, China) were enrolled based on the principle of convenience of sampling and cluster sampling. Questionnaires were used to investigate demographic characteristics and occupational stress related factors. Level of glycated hemoglobin was detected by immunoturbidimetric method. Concentration of triglyceride was determined by glycerol phosphate oxidase end point method. Total cholesterol concentration in serum was determined by total cholesterol oxidase end point method. Concentration of serum immunoglobulin was detected by immunoturbidimetry.
Results:
Levels of glycated hemoglobin and triglyceride in high tension group were higher than those in the low tension group. Levels of IgG and IgM in high tension group were lower than those in low tension group. The risk of elevated glycated hemoglobin levels in > 50-yr-old age group was higher than that of the =<35-yr-old age group. Those in the high coping strategy group was higher in the low coping strategy group. The risk of elevated total cholesterol levels in drinkers is 1.158 times that of non-drinkers. The risk of IgG concentration reduction in smokers was 0.428 times that of non-smokers. The risk of a decrease in IgA concentration in doctors with good sleep quality is 1.527 times that of those with poor sleep quality.
Conclusion:
Occupational stress can lead to increased blood lipids and sugar levels as well suppression of immune function in doctors.
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