Do work- and home-related demands and resources differ between women and men during return-to-work? A focus group study among employees with common mental disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Common mental disorders present the main reason for registered sick leave in Sweden today, and women are at a higher risk of such sick leave than men. The aim of our study was to explore how the experiences of work- and home-related demands as well as resources influence return-to-work among employees sick-listed for common mental disorders in Sweden. Specifically, we aimed to explore similarities and differences in patterns of experiences among women and men.

Methods

A qualitative design with semi-structured focus group interviews was applied. One pilot interview and six additional focus groups, with a total of 28 participants, were conducted. The focus group discussions were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed with conventional content analysi

SUBMITTER: Nybergh L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7745371 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature