Occupational stress perception and its potential impact on health: A pilot study in a chemical company

Background: Occupational stress is considered as one risk factor for morbidity and early retirement. Against the background of globalization and demographic change, it becomes an increasingly important factor that can influence job satisfaction and health. In a pilot study, we examined perceived stress across employee groups of different occupational status and investigated its impact on health outcome. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive survey combining questionnaire data and medical examination was offered to 1,250 employees in one division in BASF Ludwigshafen. Among 867 voluntary participants, 653 return…