Reported harassment and mental ill-health in a Canadian prospective cohort of women and men in welding and electrical trades.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Experience of psychosocial environments by workers entering trade apprenticeships may differ by gender. We aimed to document perceived harassment and to investigate whether this related to mental ill-health.

Methods

Cohorts of workers in welding and electrical trades were established, women recruited across Canada and men from Alberta. Participants were recontacted every 6 months for up to 3 years (men) or 5 years (women). At each contact, they were asked about symptoms of anxiety and depression made worse by work. After their last regular contact, participants received a "wrap-up" questionnaire that included questions on workplace harassment. In Alberta, respondents who consented were linked to the administrative health database that recorded diagnostic codes for

SUBMITTER: Galarneau JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10941725 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature