Hipertensão

ISSN: 1981-8963

DOI: 10.5205/reuol.906-8483-1-LE.0403201002

Silva JLL da, Andrade LAF, Pereira LCL, Silva PRB da.

Stress and risk factors for the arterial hypertension…

ORIGINAL ARTICLE STRESS AND RISK FACTORS FOR THE ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AMONG TEACHERS OF A STATE SCHOOL IN NITERÓI, RJ
ESTRESSE E FATORES DE RISCO PARA A HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL ENTRE DOCENTES DE UMA ESCOLA ESTADUAL DE NITERÓI, RJ
ESTRÉS Y FACTORES DE RIESGO DE HIPERTENSIÓN ARTERIAL ENTRE LOS DOCENTES DE UNA ESCUELA ESTADUAL DE NITERÓI, RJ 1 Jorge Luiz Lima da Silva , Leila Abade de Faria Andrade2, Letícia Cardoso de Lacerda Pereira3, Paulo Ricardo Bernardino da Silva4 ABSTRACT
Objective: to identify which risk factors are entered into the lifestyle that teachers can encourage the emergence of hypertension, knowing the pressure levels of professional and see if the level of stress that they are subject is a key driver of hypertension. Method: this is a descriptive study from quantitative approach. The subjects were 52 teachers of primary, secondary, technical and completeness, constituting a random sample, the respondents self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed crossing the teachers answers with pressure found. For evaluation of the stress the scale was used based in the summarized version of Job Stress Scale. The study was approved by the committee of ethical in investigation of the School of Infirmary Anna Nery under the protocol nº 071/2009 in accordance with Resolution 196/96. Results: prevalence rates for hypertension were found in professionals with more than 47 years, family income above seven minimum wages, high strain at work, working on day shift and night, they sleep less than 8 hours per day and consume beverages and tobacco. Conclusion: the findings demonstrate the need for them to review their lifestyle to prevent increase in blood pressure levels. Descriptors: hypertension; burnout professional; risk factors.

RESUMO
Objetivo: identificar quais fatores