A gender perspective on perceived causes of sick leave due to common mental disorders among young Swedish employees: A qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Common mental disorder (CMD) is the most common reason for sick leave among young employees in Sweden, with young women having a higher prevalence. There is a lack of studies focusing on young employees' own perceptions of sick leave. The aim was twofold: to investigate 1) perceived causes of sick leave due to CMD among young employees, and 2) differences and similarities among women and men.

Methods

Using a qualitative design with an applied gender perspective enabled us to capture young employees' gendered experiences and consider cultural and social aspects of their situations. We interviewed 13 women and 12 men (aged 20-29) with experience of being on sick leave and applied a conventional inductive content analysis.

Results

Six categories were identified

SUBMITTER: Olsson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10506715 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature