Urinary catecholamines and salivary cortisol on workdays and days off in relation to job strain among female health care providers
Fujiwara, Kyoko ; Tsukishima, Eri ; Kasai, Setsuko ; Masuchi, Ayumi
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
2004
30
2
129-138
circadian rhythm ; determination in biological matter ; hormone secretion ; healthcare worker ; shift work ; strain measurement ; stress ; work rest schedule ; workload assessment
English
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"This study examined the effects of psychosocial job strain on the excretion of neuroendocrine stress hormones (adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol) on workdays and days off. ... Psychosocial job strain is associated with greater noradrenaline excretion over time. This finding suggests unwinding sympathetic nervous activity. The low cortisol levels of the high-strain group may indicate circadian rhythm disturbance induced by job strain. Supervisory relationships may have a particular influence for the studied occupation because the participants had more administrative contact with supervisors than support at the worksite; therefore, supervisory support may increase adrenaline excretion."
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