THE RELATIONSHIP OF PERSISTENT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION AND STRESS AT THE WORKPLACE
Journal
Academic Medical Journal
Date Issued
2025-04
Author(s)
Micevska, Megi
Stanojevikj, Verdi
DOI
10.53582/amj255184m
Abstract
Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually
transmitted infections. While most genital HPV infections regress spontaneously, some persist
and can progress to cervical cancer. The biological susceptibility to acquire HPV and the
immunological capacity to eliminate the infection are influenced by various factors, including
occupational roles, work-related stress, and burnout syndrome.
Materials and methods: In our study, relevant data were collected from 71 patients,
38 of whom had documented persistent HPV infections, while 33 patients were included in the
study as a control group. Among those with persistent HPV infections, HPV 16 was the most
common type, followed by HPV 31 and HPV 52.
Results: Job demands were assessed using the Job Demands Questionnaire. The
burnout syndrome was evaluated with the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Job resources were
investigated using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire and the English
version of the Questionnaire sur les Ressources et Contraintes Professionnelles.
Conclusion: Preliminary data analysis revealed significantly higher levels of stress
factors in the group of patients with persistent HPV infections compared to the control group.
The insights gained from assessing the impact of workplace stress on HPV infection
progression will help formulate recommendations to promote the health of the working
population.
transmitted infections. While most genital HPV infections regress spontaneously, some persist
and can progress to cervical cancer. The biological susceptibility to acquire HPV and the
immunological capacity to eliminate the infection are influenced by various factors, including
occupational roles, work-related stress, and burnout syndrome.
Materials and methods: In our study, relevant data were collected from 71 patients,
38 of whom had documented persistent HPV infections, while 33 patients were included in the
study as a control group. Among those with persistent HPV infections, HPV 16 was the most
common type, followed by HPV 31 and HPV 52.
Results: Job demands were assessed using the Job Demands Questionnaire. The
burnout syndrome was evaluated with the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Job resources were
investigated using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire and the English
version of the Questionnaire sur les Ressources et Contraintes Professionnelles.
Conclusion: Preliminary data analysis revealed significantly higher levels of stress
factors in the group of patients with persistent HPV infections compared to the control group.
The insights gained from assessing the impact of workplace stress on HPV infection
progression will help formulate recommendations to promote the health of the working
population.
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