Is temporary employment a risk factor for work disability due to depressive disorders and delayed return to work? The Finnish Public Sector Study



: Ervasti J, Vahtera J, Virtanen P, Pentti J, Oksanen T, Ahola K, Kivimaki M, Virtanen M

Publisher: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

: 2014

: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health

: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF WORK ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

: SCAND J WORK ENV HEA

: 40

: 4

: 343

: 352

: 10

: 0355-3140

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3424


Conclusions Temporary employment is associated with slower return to work, indicated by longer depression-related disability episodes, especially among older workers and those with a low level of education. Continuous employment might protect temporary employees from prolonged work disability.




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