EXPOSURE TO PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS FOR 100 SALARIED EMPLOYEES OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF OUAGADOUGOU (NECO)

Abstract

Introduction: The information of stress’s factors among the salaried employee of the NECO have never been determined. Objective: the goals of this survey are to establish the tie between the stress’s factors and the professional category and to study the potential connection between anxiety/depression and the practice of APS. Method: It was a Cross-sectional study. We surveyed 100 employees (63 men and 37 women) using a questionnaire of Karasek and the HAD scale. Results: The results showed a relation between the decisional latitude (p = 0,001), the social support (p = 0, 02) and the professional category (workers and middle class). As, a meaningful association has been returned between the APS practice and the scores of depression and anxiety (p = 0.000). Conclusion: The study showed an unequal distribution of the factors of stress of Karasek according to the professional category of these salaried employee. The practice of APS can permit to reduce the levels of anxiety and depression. These analysis reveal that professional stress is a reality for these salaried and must be addressed.