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Occupational imbalance and the role of perceived stress in predicting stress-related disorders
Carita Håkansson1, Gunnar Ahlborg2
1a Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine , Lund University , Lund , Sweden.
Background:
Stress-related disorders are the main reason for sick leave in many European countries. The aim of the present study was to explore whether perceived occupational imbalance predicts stress-related disorders, potential gender differences, and to explore the mediating role of perceived stress.
Method:
Longitudinal data on 2223 employees in a public organization in Sweden were collected by surveys, and analyzed by logistic regression.
Results:
Occupational imbalance predicted stress-related disorders among both women and men. However, what aspects of occupational imbalance which predicted stress-related disorders differ by gender. Perceived stress was not a mediator in these associations.
Conclusion And Significance:
How women and men perceived their occupational balance affected the risk of stress-related disorders. The results may be used to develop effective strategies to decrease stress-related disorders.
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