Testosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefighters
Abstract Background Very little is known about the biologic predictors of the occupational burnout in firefighters. The aim of this study was to characterize testosterone profile of active firefighters and quantify its association with three domains of the occupational burnout. Methods We enrolled 1...
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description | Abstract Background Very little is known about the biologic predictors of the occupational burnout in firefighters. The aim of this study was to characterize testosterone profile of active firefighters and quantify its association with three domains of the occupational burnout. Methods We enrolled 100 firefighters (median age 28 (interquartile range (IQR) 9.8) years with 5 (IQR 9) years in service) of three fire departments in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Demographics, smoking status, health-related quality of life (HRQL) and burnout scores of Maslach Burnout Inventory were assessed using a questionnaire, while total blood testosterone was measured in venous blood. Logistic regression models were used to quantify the association of blood testosterone with each burnout domain in the adjusted for confounders models. Results The median blood testosterone level was 14 (IQR 3.5) nmol/l and was only predicted by age (beta − 0.14, p < 0.01, 79% power). There were no differences in blood testosterone levels between occupational groups (Group 1 (firefighters), 14.6 (IQR 3.4); Group 2 (fire truck drivers), 14.7 (IQR 5.6); Group 3 (shift commanders, division heads, department managers and engineers), 14 (IQR 4.1) nmol/l, Kruskal-Wallis p = 0.32) or departments. Testosterone could not predict EX or CY, but had a negative association with PE score reflecting more burnout (odds ratio 1.18 (95% confidence interval 1.01;1.38)), adjusted for age, mental component of HRQL and education. Conclusions Firefighters with higher testosterone may develop burnout in PE earlier, and this should be considered for proper work placement within the rescue system. |
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spelling | doaj.art-63ef45c7efef480eac626f36b27733512022-12-21T19:54:53ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582021-02-012111710.1186/s12889-021-10446-zTestosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefightersDenis Vinnikov0Zhanna Romanova1Gulnara Kapanova2Aizhan Raushanova3Sundetgali Kalmakhanov4Alexander Zhigalin5al-Farabi Kazakh National Universityal-Farabi Kazakh National Universityal-Farabi Kazakh National Universityal-Farabi Kazakh National Universityal-Farabi Kazakh National UniversityNational Research Tomsk State UniversityAbstract Background Very little is known about the biologic predictors of the occupational burnout in firefighters. The aim of this study was to characterize testosterone profile of active firefighters and quantify its association with three domains of the occupational burnout. Methods We enrolled 100 firefighters (median age 28 (interquartile range (IQR) 9.8) years with 5 (IQR 9) years in service) of three fire departments in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Demographics, smoking status, health-related quality of life (HRQL) and burnout scores of Maslach Burnout Inventory were assessed using a questionnaire, while total blood testosterone was measured in venous blood. Logistic regression models were used to quantify the association of blood testosterone with each burnout domain in the adjusted for confounders models. Results The median blood testosterone level was 14 (IQR 3.5) nmol/l and was only predicted by age (beta − 0.14, p < 0.01, 79% power). There were no differences in blood testosterone levels between occupational groups (Group 1 (firefighters), 14.6 (IQR 3.4); Group 2 (fire truck drivers), 14.7 (IQR 5.6); Group 3 (shift commanders, division heads, department managers and engineers), 14 (IQR 4.1) nmol/l, Kruskal-Wallis p = 0.32) or departments. Testosterone could not predict EX or CY, but had a negative association with PE score reflecting more burnout (odds ratio 1.18 (95% confidence interval 1.01;1.38)), adjusted for age, mental component of HRQL and education. Conclusions Firefighters with higher testosterone may develop burnout in PE earlier, and this should be considered for proper work placement within the rescue system.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10446-zOccupationalProfessional efficacyQuality of lifeSex hormones |
spellingShingle | Denis Vinnikov Zhanna Romanova Gulnara Kapanova Aizhan Raushanova Sundetgali Kalmakhanov Alexander Zhigalin Testosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefighters BMC Public Health Occupational Professional efficacy Quality of life Sex hormones |
title | Testosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefighters |
title_full | Testosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefighters |
title_fullStr | Testosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefighters |
title_full_unstemmed | Testosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefighters |
title_short | Testosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefighters |
title_sort | testosterone and occupational burnout in professional male firefighters |
topic | Occupational Professional efficacy Quality of life Sex hormones |
url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10446-z |
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