"Stress Levels Among Hypertensive Employees in a Corporate Company in Qatar: Influence of Demographic, Occupational, and Health Factors"

Abstract

Background: Stress is a significant contributing factor to hypertension, particularly in occupational settings. This study assesses stress levels among hypertensive employees in a corporate company in Qatar and examines the influence of various demographic and occupational factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 347 hypertensive male employees from Crompton International Trading & Contracting WLL Company. Data on stress levels were collected using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), while demographic factors such as age, educational status, employment type, marital status, and years of residence in Qatar were analyzed. Statistical tests, including ANOVA, t-tests, and chi-square analysis, were used to determine significant associations.
Results: The overall mean stress score of participants was 19.35 (SD = 6.39). No statistically significant differences were found in stress levels based on age (p = 0.704), educational status (p = 0.324), employment type (p = 0.497), marital status (p = 0.077), or years of residence in Qatar (p = 0.679). However, chi-square analysis revealed that employment type and marital status were significantly associated with stress levels (p < 0.05), indicating their potential impact on hypertensive employees' stress.
Conclusion: While most demographic variables did not significantly affect stress levels, employment type and marital status emerged as key factors influencing stress among hypertensive employees. These findings suggest the need for targeted stress management interventions in corporate workplaces, particularly addressing occupational stressors and social support systems for married and working individuals.