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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiovascular Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a significant health burden globally.
  • Healthcare professionals, including nursing workers, may face unique occupational stressors impacting cardiovascular health.
  • Assessing cardiovascular risk factors in this population is crucial for preventative strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cardiovascular risk profile of nursing workers in a public hospital setting.
  • To identify prevalent modifiable cardiovascular risk factors within this occupational group.
  • To explore associations between sociodemographic, occupational factors, and cardiovascular risk.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 324 nursing workers.
  • Utilized a questionnaire assessing sociodemographic, occupational, and health characteristics.
  • Employed the Revised Framingham Risk Score (FRS) for cardiovascular risk stratification and the Swedish Social Control Demand Scale for psychosocial stress assessment.

Main Results:

  • The most common modifiable risk factor was increased waist circumference (75.9%), followed by overweight (43.8%) and obesity (29.3%).
  • Other prevalent factors included alcohol consumption (21.9%), high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) (>130 mg/dL) (20.7%), and hypertension (20.4%).
  • Overall, 96% of workers exhibited a low 10-year cardiovascular disease risk.

Conclusions:

  • Despite a generally low 10-year cardiovascular disease risk, prevalent modifiable risk factors highlight areas for intervention.
  • Male gender, age over 40, and shorter working hours were associated with a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease.
  • Targeted health promotion programs focusing on modifiable risk factors are recommended for nursing staff.