Sick leave before and after a work-place targeted terror attack

Hansen, Marianne Bang; Berthelsen, Mona; Nissen, Alexander; Heir, Trond

doi:10.1007/s00420-018-1390-8

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“…Participants with sick leave did not differ significantly from participants without sick leave on several relevant background variables; one exception was a larger proportion of women in the former group. This is in line with previous research where the terrorist attack had a larger negative impact on the work ability of women 7. The PTSD symptoms were also higher among participants with sick leave.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…For the purpose of this study, we used survey data on employees’ health and PTSD symptoms, background variables and information on psychosocial work environment from 10 months after the attack, linked with registry data on doctor-certified sick leave for the period of 12–24 months after the attack. Since the first years after the attack were most prominent for sick leave risk and PTSD, we focused on this especially sensitive period 7. In this study population (n=1649), we identified 94 participants eligible for this study, all fulfilling the PTSD symptom criteria and with relevant data on doctor-certified sick leave.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The research team did not have access to the key to match data nor the identity behind survey responses. Further details on design and participants have previously been described in a recent article from our research group 7. See figure 1 for more information.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Osinubi et al found no significant impact on self-reported sick leave and job performance 2 years after the World Trade Center (WTC) terrorist attacks, though 9% of the workers reported onset of a psychiatric diagnosis in the same period 6. In contrast, a study from the Oslo terror bombing based on registry data on sick leave found more than 30% higher sick leave during the 2 years following the attack compared with the year before the attack 7. Another important finding was that sick leave in directly exposed employees returned to pre-attack levels by year three, although the prevalence of PTSD in this group was 17 percent at the same time.…”

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Post-traumatic stress reactions and doctor-certified sick leave after a workplace terrorist attack: Norwegian cohort study

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ObjectiveTo explore the association between the psychosocial work environment and the risk of sick leave among governmental employees with symptom-defined post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a workplace bomb attack.DesignA prospective study on employees who met the symptom criteria for PTSD. Questionnaire data on the psychosocial work environment 10 months after the terrorist attack was linked to registry data on doctor-certified sick leave in the period 12–22 months after the attack.SettingThe bombing of the government ministries in Oslo, Norway, 22 July 2011.ParticipantsThe study sample consists of 94 Norwegian governmental employees, all with symptom-defined PTSD from the Norwegian version of the PTSD checklist (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Specific) measured 10 months after the attack.ResultsAfter adjustment for sex and severity of PTSD symptoms, predictability at work reduced the odds of sick leave (adjusted OR=0.62, 95% CI 0.40 to 0.98). Sense of control over decisions at work was associated with fewer absence days for employees with sick leave (adjusted rate ratio=0.61, 95% CI 0.38 to 0.98).ConclusionsEmployees with PTSD after workplace terrorism would benefit from control over their workplace conditions and increased predictability to reduce the risk of sick leave. The findings suggest that the work environment can facilitate employees’ work ability after stressful events, independent of severity of PTSD symptoms.

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Post-traumatic stress reactions and doctor-certified sick leave after a workplace terrorist attack: Norwegian cohort study

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“…A study of people exposed to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York showed no statistical significant association between exposure and sickness absence due to psychological or physical symptoms [18]. However, a study of ministerial employees in Norway who were exposed to the 22nd of July, 2011 Oslo bombing showed an increase in sickness absence rates over a two-year period after the attack compared to before the attack [19]. Thus, there is limited evidence of an association between exposure to workplace terrorism and subsequent sickness absence.…”

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Effects of exposure to workplace terrorism on subsequent doctor certified sickness absence, and the modifying role of psychological and social work factors: a combined survey and register study

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Background: Studies have shown that terrorist attacks affect the mental and physical health of persons exposed to terrorism. When terror strikes at the workplace where people spend much time, and should feel safe, the health consequences for those affected might be severe. The aim of the study was to determine whether psychological and social work factors moderates effects of exposure to a workplace terrorist attack on subsequent doctor-certified sickness absence. Methods: The study design combined survey data with register data on sickness absence. Data on exposure to the attack, and psychosocial working conditions were collected by a web-based questionnaire 10 months after the attack. Survey data was linked to registry data on doctor-certified sickness absence over the one-year time period following baseline. The survey response rate was 56% (n = 1974), where 80.6% (1591) gave consent to link survey data to data on sickness absence. Exposure to the attack was assessed as "Directly-", or "Indirectly exposed". Psychological and social work factors were measured by the General Questionnaire for Psychological and Social factors at Work (QPS Nordic). Data were analyzed with negative binominal hurdle regressions. Results: Direct exposure to the attack increased the odds of becoming sick-listed if role clarity was average (OR = 1.50) or high (OR = 2.13), but not if low (OR = 1.17). Direct exposure was associated with higher sickness absence rates if control over work pace was low (RR = 1.61). Role conflict, support from co-workers, and-superior showed weaker evidence of moderating effects of exposure on sickness absence.

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Short-Term Psychological Support for Civilians Exposed to the January 2015 Terrorist Attacks in France

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Prehosp. Disaster med.

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Introduction:Following a terrorist attack, responses to a psychosocial disaster range from low-intensity initiatives to high-intensity treatment. Some studies described post-disaster psychosocial services and planning across Europe. However, little is known about the psychosocial support (PS) actually delivered after terrorist attacks.Study Objective:This study assesses prevalence and the factors associated with not receiving short-term PS among terror-exposed people with probable mental health disorders following the January 2015 terrorist attacks in France.Methods:This study used data from the first wave of a longitudinal survey conducted six months after the attacks. Prevalence and factors associated with not receiving PS were described in the immediate period (48 hours), the early post-immediate period (48 hours-one week), and the medium-term (over one week) using a robust Poisson regression for each of the three periods.Results:Nearly one-half of the participants (N = 189) did not receive PS in any period (46.6% in the immediate period, 45.5% in the early post-immediate period, and 54.5% in the medium-term). In each period, not receiving PS was associated with not being very close to the attack sites. Not receiving PS in the immediate period was also associated with being a direct witness (DW) rather than being directly threatened (DT) and not having support in daily life; in the early post-immediate period, not receiving PS was associated with not having a peri-traumatic dissociation experience and being followed for a psychological problem before the attacks; and in the medium-term period, it was associated with perceived social isolation.Conclusion:The characteristics of the terror exposure and social support seemed to influence presence or absence of PS after the terrorist attack and highlight the need for strategies to reach out to people regardless of the type of exposure.

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Sick leave before and after a work-place targeted terror attack

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

Post-traumatic stress reactions and doctor-certified sick leave after a workplace terrorist attack: Norwegian cohort study

Post-traumatic stress reactions and doctor-certified sick leave after a workplace terrorist attack: Norwegian cohort study

Effects of exposure to workplace terrorism on subsequent doctor certified sickness absence, and the modifying role of psychological and social work factors: a combined survey and register study

Short-Term Psychological Support for Civilians Exposed to the January 2015 Terrorist Attacks in France

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