Suicide in the Construction Industry: A Targeted Meta-analysis

Tyler, Simon; Hunkin, Hugh; Pusey, Kelly; Gunn, Kate; Clifford, Bob; Procter, Nicholas

doi:10.1080/13811118.2022.2131488

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“…Other variables that could potentially confound the relationship between masculinity and suicide ideation were age, marital status, significant life events, socio-economic status, alcohol use, country of birth and various current mental health states. These covariates were considered based on previous analysis of associations between suicidal ideation presence, masculinity, and psychosocial job quality in men, as well as the fact they can be considered as accounting for the majority of suggested drivers of suicidal ideation in the ACI highlighted in a previous systematic review of the area [ 15 , 19 , 23 , 29 ]. Age was treated as a continuous variable [ 4 ].…”

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“…Previous research has proposed a wide range of potential drivers of suicide in the global construction industry, including commonly understood bio-psychosocial factors such as socioeconomic status, relationship status, drug and alcohol misuse and age [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. However, while these factors may play a role in the presence of suicidal ideation for the ACI, as shown in other populations, less than desirable empirical evidence is available and a lack of research focused on potential industry drivers is also evident [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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“…In fact, while recent systematic and literature reviews of the area highlight the potential role of a number of industry factors, little to no research has moved past theoretical suggestion of the role may play [ 13 , 14 ]. Furthermore, recent reviews highlight the need for research to account for potential cultural and socio-political differences within which the industry functions, suggesting national research streams are imperative to create more rigorous understandings [ 13 , 15 ].…”

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“…Earlier research in the area has theorised psychosocial job adversity, such as presence of decreased level of job security or job control, may play a role in the presence of suicidal ideation for ACI workers [ 3 , 5 ]. However, despite research in other populations suggesting relevance, to the best of the authors’ knowledge no discrete formalised investigation has taken place focussing on the prevalence of psychosocial job adversities experienced by the ACI, nor its association with suicidal ideation [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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Suicidal Ideation in the Australian Construction Industry: Prevalence and the Associations of Psychosocial Job Adversity and Adherence to Traditional Masculine Norms

Tyler

Gunn

Esterman

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Background: Suicide in the Australian Construction Industry (ACI) is a significant issue, however minimal understanding of suicidal ideation prevalence, as well as the potential role psychosocial job adversity and increased adherence to traditional masculine norms may play in its presence, is apparent. Method: A representative sample of Australian men (n = 11,132) were used to create initial understandings of prevalence of suicidal ideation (past two weeks), psychosocial job adversities and level of adherence to traditional masculine norms for the ACI (n = 1721) in comparison to a general population comprised of the remaining employed males from Other Industries (n = 9411). Additionally, due to their reported increased suicide vulnerability investigation of associations between suicidal ideation, psychosocial job adversities and adherence to traditional masculine norms for the ACI were undertaken. Results: No difference in suicidal ideation prevalence was reported between the ACI and those employed in Other Industries (p > 0.05), however, increased prevalence of psychosocial job adversities (p ≤ 0.001) and adherence to traditional masculine norms (p ≤ 0.001) for the ACI was seen. Significant multivariate associations between suicidal ideation, psychosocial job adversities (OR = 1.79, 95%CI [1.12–2.85]) and two domains of traditional masculine norms, self-reliance (OR = 1.29, 95%CI [1.09–1.51]) and risk-taking (OR = 1.20, 95%CI [1.01–1.41]), were reported. Conclusion: Results suggest need for increased understanding of later stage suicidal trajectory drivers in the ACI. Findings indicate need for prevention group/industry concentration on mitigation of psychosocial job adversities, as well as a more nuanced and increased discussion of the negative role of self-reliance and risk-taking domains of traditional masculine norms may play in ACI suicidal ideation, as opposed to the construct as a whole.

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Suicidal Ideation in the Australian Construction Industry: Prevalence and the Associations of Psychosocial Job Adversity and Adherence to Traditional Masculine Norms

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Esterman

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“…Therefore, it is perhaps not surprising that elevated suicide rates have been reported in the male-dominated construction industry, in countries such as the USA [ 2 ], the United Kingdom [ 3 ], Australia [ 4 ] and Finland [ 5 ]. Previous meta-analyses have indicited that construction workers have a 25–80% increased relative risk of suicide compared to the general working age population [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Prevalence and associated risk factors for suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempt among male construction workers in Ireland

O’Donnell,

Egan,

Clarke

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Suicide among male construction workers are reported to be disproportionally high compared to the working age population. However, there is minimal understanding of the prevalence and associated factors for suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury, and suicide attempt among this occupational group globally. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on a large sample of male construction workers in Ireland (n = 1,585). We investigated the prevalence of suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts and sociodemographic, occupational, and mental health factors associated with these three outcomes. Multivariable Poisson regression was performed to estimate the prevalence rate ratio of suicidal ideation (model 1 primary outcome), while multivariable logistic regression was used to estimate the odds ratio of non-suicidal self-injury (model 2 primary outcome), and suicide attempt (model 3 primary outcome). Results The lifetime prevalence rate for suicidal ideation was 22%, 6% for non-suicidal self-injury, and 6% for suicide attempt. In univariate modelling, socio-demographic and occupation-specific factors associated with the three outcomes included younger age (suicidal ideation and non-suicidal self-injury), not being in a relationship (suicide attempt) and working 35–44 h per week (suicidal ideation and suicide attempt). The mental health factors generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and suicide bereavement were significantly associated with increased risk of the three outcomes. In fully adjusted multivariable models, increasing severity of generalized anxiety disorder and depression were associated with an increased prevalence rate ratio of suicidal ideation, and a higher odds ratio of non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempt. Conclusion Suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempt are significant issues for male construction workers that require specific attention. Findings highlight a need to support younger male construction workers and those bereaved by suicide. They also highlight the need for the early detection and treatment of generalized anxiety disorder and depression in order to intervene in, and potentially prevent, suicidality among male construction workers.

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Towards an assessment of psychosocial work factors in a multi-level mental health intervention in the workplace: results from the MENTUPP pilot-study

Tsantila,

Rugulies,

Coppens

et al. 2024

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Suicide in the Construction Industry: A Targeted Meta-analysis

Cited by 10 publications

References 23 publications

Suicidal Ideation in the Australian Construction Industry: Prevalence and the Associations of Psychosocial Job Adversity and Adherence to Traditional Masculine Norms

Suicidal Ideation in the Australian Construction Industry: Prevalence and the Associations of Psychosocial Job Adversity and Adherence to Traditional Masculine Norms

Prevalence and associated risk factors for suicidal ideation, non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempt among male construction workers in Ireland

Towards an assessment of psychosocial work factors in a multi-level mental health intervention in the workplace: results from the MENTUPP pilot-study

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