Risk Factors for Job Stress Among Older Korean Security Workers With Hypertension: A Multilevel Analysis.

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Gerontology
• Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Background:

• Apartment security jobs in South Korea are predominantly held by older men.
• This demographic often has chronic conditions, long hours, and shift work, increasing risks for job stress and cardiovascular disease.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify individual and work environment factors influencing job stress among middle-aged and older security workers with hypertension in South Korea.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 146 security workers with hypertension from 45 apartment complexes.
• Data collected via self-reported questionnaires.
• Analysis employed descriptive statistics and multilevel modeling.

Main Results:

• Increased job stress was significantly associated with higher educational attainment, lower sleep satisfaction, and lower social support (p < .05).
• Workplace factors like lack of dedicated break areas and a higher number of households per worker also correlated with increased job stress.

Conclusions:

• Significant individual (education, sleep satisfaction, social support) and workplace factors (households per worker, break areas) influence job stress in this population.
• Targeted interventions addressing personal and workplace conditions are crucial for effective job stress management.
• Age-sensitive policies, including rest areas, workload adjustment, and health education, are essential for reducing job stress and fatigue.