Job strain in relation to ambulatory blood pressure, heart rate, and heart rate variability among female nurses
Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & HealthPublished 1 December 2004Open access
Harriëtte Riese, L J van Doornen, I.L.D. Houtman, Eco J. C. de Geus
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High job strain among young female nurses is not associated with an unfavorable ambulatory cardiovascular profile, and the robust effect of job strain on male health appears to be less apparent for women.
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High job strain among young female nurses is not associated with an unfavorable ambulatory cardiovascular profile. The robust effect of job strain on male health appears to be less apparent for women.
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