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Help-seeking for mental health problems by employees in the Australian Mining Industry.
Tynan, Ross J; Considine, Robyn; Rich, Jane L; Skehan, Jaelea; Wiggers, John; Lewin, Terry J; James, Carole; Inder, Kerry; Baker, Amanda L; Kay-Lambkin, Frances; Perkins, David; Kelly, Brian J.
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  • Tynan RJ; Hunter Institute of Mental Health, Newcastle, Australia. ross.tynan@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au.
  • Considine R; NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of New South Wales, Old Waratah Post Office, 22 Turton Road, Waratah, NSW, Australia. ross.tynan@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au.
  • Rich JL; School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, PO Box 833, Newcastle, 2300, Australia. ross.tynan@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au.
  • Skehan J; Centre for Resources Health and Safety, University of Newcastle, PO Box 833, Newcastle, 2300, Australia.
  • Wiggers J; Centre for Resources Health and Safety, University of Newcastle, PO Box 833, Newcastle, 2300, Australia.
  • Lewin TJ; Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, University of Newcastle, HMRI Building, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305, Australia.
  • James C; Hunter Institute of Mental Health, Newcastle, Australia.
  • Inder K; Population Health, NSW Government Hunter New England Area Health Service, Booth Building, Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, NSW, 2287, Australia.
  • Baker AL; School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, PO Box 833, Newcastle, 2300, Australia.
  • Kay-Lambkin F; Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, University of Newcastle, HMRI Building, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305, Australia.
  • Perkins D; Hunter Building, University Drive, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
  • Kelly BJ; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, 2300, Australia.
BMC Health Serv Res ; 16(1): 498, 2016 Sep 21.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27654943
BACKGROUND: The current study examined help-seeking behavior for mental health problems of employees in the mining industry. METHODS: The research involved a paper-based survey completed by a cross-section of employees from eight coalmine sites. The research aimed to investigate the frequency of contact with professional and non-professional sources of support, and to determine the socio-demographic and workplace factors associated. RESULTS: A total of 1,457 employees participated, of which, 46.6 % of participants reported contact with support to discuss their own mental health within the preceding 12 months. Hierarchical logistic regression revealed a significant contribution of workplace variables, with job security and satisfaction with work significantly associated with help-seeking behavior. CONCLUSIONS: The results provide an insight into the help-seeking behaviour of mining employees, providing useful information to guide mental health workplace program development for the mining industry, and male-dominated industry more broadly.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Qualitative_research Language: En Journal: BMC Health Serv Res Journal subject: PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE Year: 2016 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Country of publication:
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