Factors associated with employment and expected work retention among persons with multiple sclerosis: findings of a cross-sectional citizen science study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) notably affects adults of working age. For persons with MS (PwMS), being employed enhances their quality of life and it may be regarded as an indicator of overall functioning. Thus, ensuring work participation in PwMS is of general public health interest.

Objective

To examine relevant socio-demographic, MS-, health- and work-related factors, including psychosocial working conditions, associated with currently working PwMS in Switzerland and their expected work retention.

Methods

Using cross-sectional data of PwMS in the Swiss MS Registry (n = 541, median age = 48 [IQR 40;55]), multivariable logistic regression models were computed. First, currently working PwMS were characterised in comparison with those not currently working. Second

SUBMITTER: Lehmann AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7501110 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature