The influence of re-employment on quality of life and self-rated health, a longitudinal study among unemployed persons in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unemployed persons have a poorer health compared with employed persons and unemployment may cause ill health. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of re-employment on quality of life and health among unemployed persons on social benefits.

Methods

A prospective study with 18 months follow-up was conducted among unemployed persons (n=4,308) in the Netherlands, receiving either unemployment benefits or social security benefits. Quality of life, self-rated health, and employment status were measured at baseline and every 6 months of follow up with questionnaires. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) modeling was performed to study the influence of re-employment on change in self-rated health and quality of life over time.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Carlier BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3680011 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature