Sickness absence trajectories following labour market participation patterns: a cohort study in Catalonia (Spain), 2012-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have focused on the relationship between employment pathways and health-related outcomes based on cross-sectional or longitudinal approaches. However, little is known about the cumulative effects of employment status mobility on sickness absence (SA) over time. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between prior labour market participation (LMP) patterns and SA trajectories from a life-course perspective.

Methods

This cohort study was based on a sample of 11,968 salaried workers living in Catalonia and affiliated with the Spanish Social Security system, who accumulated more than 15 days on SA in at least one quarter during 2012-2014. Individuals were grouped into three different working life stages: early (18-25 years), middl

SUBMITTER: Hernando-Rodriguez JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7453716 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature