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The Influence of Psychosocial Factors on Work Absenteeism in an Employed Population
Authors: Joski PJ & Roblin DW, Center for Health Research/Southeast, Kaiser Permanente Georgia. Becker ER, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
Objective: Study assessed how patient activation, work relationships and relationships with family and friends influence absenteeism among working age adult enrollees of a group-model managed care organization.
Study Design: This study involved 2,224 members of a managed care organization (MCO), aged 25-59, employed by large public or private corporations in the Atlanta area. Three condition cohorts were sampled -- adults with type 2 diabetes, adults with elevated lipids without CAD history, and low risk adults with no identifiable major morbidities. Survey measures used included Social and Work Climate (MIDUS survey scales), Patient Activation (PAM-13), Mental and Physical Health (SF-12), Height and Weight (BMI) and self-reported measures of work absence
Key Findings
Absenteeism was associated with:
- Lower patient activation (t-test, P<0.01)
- More stressful, less supportive interactions with coworkers and supervisors, less decision authority, and greater work demands (t-test, P< .01)
- More stressful, less supportive interactions with family and friends (t-test, P<0 .01)
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