Document ID (ISN) | 109719 |
CIS number |
09-745 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0962-7480 - Occupational Medicine |
Year |
2008 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Brenninkmeijer V., Houtman I., Blonk R. |
Title |
Depressed and absent from work: Predicting prolonged depressive symptomatology among employees |
Bibliographic information |
2008, Vol.58, No.4, p.295-301. 24 ref. |
Abstract |
The objective of this study was to identify factors which may help to reduce depressive symptoms among employees with mental health problems. Employees sick listed for 12-20 weeks due to mental health problems were followed for one year. After a screening questionnaire, standardized interviews were conducted by telephone, assessing individuals' mental health, work characteristics and possible actions undertaken by employers. A total of 555 employees commenced the study and 436 participated in the second interview. Individuals with low education and sole breadwinners showed a less favourable course of depressive symptoms, while work resumption and changes in the employee's tasks promoted a more favourable course. |
Descriptors (primary) |
sickness absenteeism; symptoms; social aspects; risk factors; depressive neurosis |
Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; vocational training; role of management; mental health; questionnaire survey; rehabilitation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Netherlands |
Subject(s) |
Psychology and sociology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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Browse category(ies) |
Mental health
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