THE RELATIONSHIP OF PERSISTENT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION AND STRESS AT THE WORKPLACE
Keywords:
HPV, persistent infection, job stress, burn outAbstract
Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. While most genital HPV infections regress spontaneously, some persist and can progress to cervical cancer. The biological susceptibility to acquire HPV and the immunological capacity to eliminate the infection are influenced by various factors, including occupational roles, work-related stress, and burnout syndrome.
Materials and methods: In our study, relevant data were collected from 71 patients, 38 of whom had documented persistent HPV infections, while 33 patients were included in the study as a control group. Among those with persistent HPV infections, HPV 16 was the most common type, followed by HPV 31 and HPV 52.
Results: Job demands were assessed using the Job Demands Questionnaire. The burnout syndrome was evaluated with the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Job resources were investigated using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire and the English version of the Questionnaire sur les Ressources et Contraintes Professionnelles.
Conclusion: Preliminary data analysis revealed significantly higher levels of stress factors in the group of patients with persistent HPV infections compared to the control group. The insights gained from assessing the impact of workplace stress on HPV infection progression will help formulate recommendations to promote the health of the working population.
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