Trends in the use of benzodiazepine receptor agonists among working-age adults in Belgium from 2004 to 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The use of psychotropics, such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BzRAs), among working-age adults in Belgium has shown educational differences. However, it is unclear how work status plays a role in this relationship. Therefore, this research aims to investigate whether work status explains observed educational differences in BzRA use. In addition, considering medicalisation processes, where non-medical factors, such as work status, are increasingly associated with medical mental health care-seeking behavior, this research also aims to investigate whether work status explains observed educational differences in BzRA use, regardless of mental health status.

Methods

Data are obtained from the Belgian Health Interview Survey (BHIS). Four successive waves are cov

SUBMITTER: Colman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10311493 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature