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• TITLE: Epidemiological Profile of Stress among Health Professionals in Northern Benin in 2021

  AUTHORS: Gounongbé A. Christophe Fabien, Mama Cissé Ibrahim, Bèhanzin Luc, Azandjèmè Colette Sylvie, Owona Manga Jules

  KEYWORDS: Occupational Stress, Health Training, Parakou-Ndali Zone, Tchaourou, Benin

  JOURNAL NAME: Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine, Vol.11 No.4, September 25, 2023

  ABSTRACT: Objective: To study the epidemiological profile of stress among health professionals in North Benin in 2021. Methods: It was a cross-sectional and descriptive study with health professionals in the Parakou-N’dali and Tchaourou health zones. These two areas have a population of 462,942 inhabitants served by two university hospitals, three area hospitals and 19 health centers. Sampling was exhaustive by free and informed consent. The data was collected through a questionnaire. Studied socio-professional characteristics and stress. The level of stress was assessed using the Karasek questionnaire. Results: Of 813 caregivers approached, 692 were investigated. The participation rate was 85.1%. The average age was 38 years old. Subjects aged 28 - 38 were more numerous, as were those aged between 1 and 10 years. The prevalence of stress was 73.8%. Its level was high at 17.8% and very high at 4.5%. Women were affected (76.6%) than men (70.7%). Within the professional category, midwives were the most affected (82.5%). Respondents from the denominational sector were 90.8% reached. Conclusion: Professional stress is endemic in health facilities in northern Benin, particularly faith-based ones. Action must be taken to reduce it.