%0 Journal Article
%T Epidemiological Profile of Stress among Health Professionals in Northern Benin in 2021
%A Gounongb¨¦ A. Christophe Fabien
%A Mama Ciss¨¦ Ibrahim
%A B¨¨hanzin Luc
%A Azandj¨¨m¨¨ Colette Sylvie
%A Owona Manga Jules
%J Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine
%P 157-166
%@ 2333-357X
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/odem.2023.114012
%X 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.
%K Occupational Stress
%K Health Training
%K Parakou-Ndali Zone
%K Tchaourou
%K Benin
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=127900