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Occupational stress in industry setting in Benin 2019: A cross-sectional study

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Adjobimey, Mênonli, Hinson, Vikkey, Mikponhoué, Rose, Hountohotegbe, Esdras, Klikpo, Elvyre, Mama Cissé, Ibrahim, Adjogou, Amelée, Dossougbété, Véronique +3 more·2022·PLOS ONE
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0269498PMC PMC9182257
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Background: Occupational stress is a psychosocial risk in the workplace. Working conditions in industrial settings may lead to occupational stress. In Benin, however, there is little epidemiological data on occupational stress in industrial settings. We aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with occupational stress in industrial settings in Benin in 2019. Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional study conducted from January 31 to April 11, 2019, among 15 cotton ginning plants. Sampling was exhaustive for permanent workers and stratified in clusters by shift for occasional cotton gin workers. Data were collected through Karasek and Siegrist questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using R software. Binary multivariable logistic regression was performed. The significance level was p < 0.05. Results: Of 1883 workers included, 90.8% were male. The median age was 38 years (IQR: 28 years to 49 years). The prevalence of occupational stress was 77.7% (95% CI: 75.8–79.6). Psychological demand was high in 93.0% of workers and 83.9% had low decision latitude. Among the workers, 16.3% had low social support and 89.9% had a low recognition score at work. Factors associated with occupational stress were: being an occasional vs. permanent worker (aOR 6.43, 95% CI 4.18 to 9.88); age less than 38 years (aOR 0.55, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.76); high intensity physical activity at work (aOR 1.33, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.73); working in production vs. administration (aOR 1.59, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.45); spending fewer than 4 years at the current work location (aOR 1.60, 95% CI 1.05 to 2.44); and scoring low for recognition at work (aOR 1.53, 95% CI 1.04 to 2.23). Noise exposure and being a shift worker were significant in univariable analysis, but not multivariable analysis. Conclusion: Occupational stress is very common among workers in industrial settings. The implementation and evaluation of preventive measures against these risk factors is necessary.

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Adjobimey, M., Hinson, V., Mikponhoué, R., Hountohotegbe, E., Klikpo, E., Mama Cissé, I., Adjogou, A., Dossougbété, V., Campbell, J. R., Ayélo, P., & Houinato, D.
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  • Université d'Abomey-Calavi (BJ)
  • McGill University (CA)
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Adjobimey, Mênonli
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PLOS ONE
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Published
2022-06-09
Volume
17
Issue
6
Pages
e0269498
ISSN
1932-6203 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0269498
PMC
PMC9182257
OpenAlex
W4285612055
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3.16
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Burnout
Keywords
occupational stress, psychosocial risk factors, industrial workers, psychological demands, job control, social support, employee recognition, shift work, noise exposure, workplace physical activity, job tenure, Benin, working conditions, occupational health policy
MeSH terms
Occupational Stress, Adult, Benin, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Industry, Male, Prospective Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Prevalence, Occupational Exposure

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