Employment Industry and Occupational Class in Relation to Serious Psychological Distress in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Occupational characteristics may influence serious psychological distress (SPD) and contribute to health inequities; yet, few studies have examined multiple employment industries and occupational classes in a large, racially diverse sample of the United States. Using data from the National Health Interview Survey, we investigated employment industry and occupational class in relation to SPD in the overall population and by race/ethnicity, gender, age, household income, and health status. We created eight employment industry categories: professional/administrative/management, agricultural/manufacturing/construction, retail trade, finance/information/real estate, educational services, health care/social assistance, accommodation/food services, and public administration/arts/other services. W

SUBMITTER: Gullett LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9320061 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature