Perceived Workplace Health Support and Severe Psychological Distress Among Japanese Workers: A Prospective Cohort
Kazunori Ikegami1, Hajime Ando, Kazushirou Kurogi
1From the Department of Work Systems and Health, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan (K.I., H.A., K.K., A.O.); and Sakurajyuji Fukuoka Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan (K.I.); Department of Health Care Center, Panasonic Health Insurance Organization, Osaka, Japan (K.K.).
Objective:
This study aimed to assess the extent to which the intensity of perceived workplace health support (PWHS) affected the incidence of psychological distress.
Methods:
At the baseline, data from 4540 eligible participants throughout Japan were obtained using an Internet survey. Among them, 2362 participants who could be followed up 1 year after the initial study were included in the analysis. The intensity of PWHS was determined using an original questionnaire. Psychological distress was assessed using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale.
Results:
Participants with high PWHS were less likely to experience severe psychological distress than those with low PWHS even after adjusting for confounding factors including work-related factors. The incidence of severe psychological distress decreased as the intensity of PWHS increased.
Conclusions:
Enhanced PWHS reduced psychological distress and positively affected workers' mental health.
More Related Videos
11:13The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test
Published on: November 19, 2015
05:03Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research
Published on: December 15, 2023
Related Concept Videos
Psychological Responses to Stress
Stress and Mental Health
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Stress Prevention and Stress Management Techniques V
Factors Affecting Illness
For instance, risk factors are connected to illness,...
Stress Concentrations
Bias in Epidemiological Studies
