Influence of social support among employees on mental health and work ability-a prospective cohort study in 2013-15.
Eur J Public Health
; 28(5): 819-823, 2018 10 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29668870
ABSTRACT
Background:
The study examined the association of social support with mental health, subjective work ability and psychological consultation.Methods:
The cohort study included 1886 German employees (40-54 years) with sickness absence exceeding six weeks in 2012. Postal surveys were carried out in 2013 and 2015.Results:
After adjustment for socio-demographic data, work-related characteristics and personality factors, persons with low social support compared to high social support had poorer mental health (b=-4.96; 95% CI -7.11 to -2.81) and a lower work ability index (b=-1.10; 95% CI -2.00 to -0.21). Low social support was not associated with increased odds of consulting a psychologist (OR =1.30; 95% CI 0.86-1.96).Conclusions:
Low social support is an independent predictor of poorer mental health and lower work ability. This study highlights the importance of identifying people who have limited access to social support.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Social Support
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Stress, Psychological
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Sick Leave
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Employment
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Return to Work
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Work Performance
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Public Health
Journal subject:
EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Germany