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Seeking help in relation to work--visiting the occupational physician or the general practitioner
H Andrea1, J F M Metsemakers, I J Kant
1Department of General Practice, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. helene.andrea@deviersprong.nl
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|September 11, 2004
Abstract
Background:
It has not yet been examined whether employees with health or work problems prefer visiting the Occupational Physician (OP) or the General Practitioner (GP).
Aim:
Examining whether health and work problems predict visiting the OP or GP.
Method:
Multiple regression analyses within a prospective cohort study.
Results:
None of the predictors was exclusively associated with visiting the OP, while emotional work demands and work-family conflict were associated with visiting the GP in relation to work.
Conclusions:
OPs might wish to clarify their preventive role to employees.