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View article: The Influence of a Health Promotion Program on Health and Paid Employment Among Long-Term Non-employed Individuals in the Netherlands
The Influence of a Health Promotion Program on Health and Paid Employment Among Long-Term Non-employed Individuals in the Netherlands Open
Purpose Long-term unemployment is accompanied by worse health, making it challenging to enter paid employment. This study aims to investigate effects of a health promotion program on physical and mental health, work ability, and entering p…
View article: The effect of mental health problems on having a ‘neither in employment nor in education or training’ period and the mediating role of high school dropout: a register-based study with a 14-year follow-up
The effect of mental health problems on having a ‘neither in employment nor in education or training’ period and the mediating role of high school dropout: a register-based study with a 14-year follow-up Open
Introduction This study investigates (1) whether mental health problems among individuals aged 12–15 years impact (a) high school dropout (ages 16–20 years) and (b) having a ‘neither in employment nor in education or training’ (NEET) perio…
View article: Memory function and early exit from paid employment through different pathways among ageing European workers
Memory function and early exit from paid employment through different pathways among ageing European workers Open
OBJECTIVES: Understanding memory function’s role in early workforce exit is key in supporting sustainable employment among ageing workers. This study examined the impact of memory function on early exit from paid employment, analyzed chang…
View article: P-141 THE EFFECT OF MENTAL DISORDERS IN YOUTH ON NEET UNTIL MID-TWENTIES AND THE MEDIATING ROLE OF HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT: A REGISTER-BASED STUDY WITH A 14-YEAR FOLLOW-UP
P-141 THE EFFECT OF MENTAL DISORDERS IN YOUTH ON NEET UNTIL MID-TWENTIES AND THE MEDIATING ROLE OF HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT: A REGISTER-BASED STUDY WITH A 14-YEAR FOLLOW-UP Open
Introduction This study investigates whether mental disorders in childhood impacts i) high school drop-out during adolescence, and ii) NEET in their early twenties. Secondly, it assesses to what extent the effect of mental disorders on NEE…
View article: O-277 THE EFFECTS OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ON PAID EMPLOYMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG PERSONS WITH SEVERE MENTAL DISORDERS
O-277 THE EFFECTS OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ON PAID EMPLOYMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG PERSONS WITH SEVERE MENTAL DISORDERS Open
Purpose This study evaluates the effects of the interdisciplinary employment program ‘Work As Best Care (WABC)’ on employment participation and mental health of persons with severe mental disorders. Methods WABC is a ‘work first’ employmen…
View article: Longitudinal associations of effort-reward imbalance and overcommitment with burnout symptoms among Italian university students
Longitudinal associations of effort-reward imbalance and overcommitment with burnout symptoms among Italian university students Open
Background: Burnout symptoms are highly prevalent among university students. The effort-reward imbalance (ERI) model is predictive for workers’ mental health. This study aims to investigate the associations of ERI and overcommitment with b…
View article: Reach and effectiveness of a worksite health promotion program combining a preventive medical examination with motivational interviewing; a quasi-experimental study among workers in low socioeconomic position
Reach and effectiveness of a worksite health promotion program combining a preventive medical examination with motivational interviewing; a quasi-experimental study among workers in low socioeconomic position Open
Background This study aimed to evaluate individual characteristics associated with participation and effectiveness of a worksite health promotion program with motivational interviewing targeting health and health behaviour among Dutch work…
View article: The effects of an interdisciplinary employment program among persons with severe mental disorders
The effects of an interdisciplinary employment program among persons with severe mental disorders Open
Purpose This study evaluates the effects of the interdisciplinary employment program ‘Work As Best Care (WABC)’ on employment participation and mental health of persons with severe mental disorders. Methods WABC is a ‘work first’ employmen…
View article: Effect of job guarantees on youth unemployment: its impact on socioeconomic and health inequalities
Effect of job guarantees on youth unemployment: its impact on socioeconomic and health inequalities Open
Background The first aim is to investigate the effect of the Rotterdam job guarantee on enrolment into educational trajectories, graduation, and employment outcomes among vocational education students. Second, whether the Rotterdam job gua…
View article: The effect of mental disorders in youth on NEET and the mediating role of high school dropout
The effect of mental disorders in youth on NEET and the mediating role of high school dropout Open
Introduction In the EU, over 13% of 15-29 years olds are not participating in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), which increases their risk of health problems and lower well-being later in life. This study investigates whether menta…
View article: Inequalities in the impact of having a chronic disease on entering permanent paid employment: a registry-based 10-year follow-up study
Inequalities in the impact of having a chronic disease on entering permanent paid employment: a registry-based 10-year follow-up study Open
Background This study aimed to investigate among unemployed persons (1) the impact of having a chronic disease on entering paid employment and obtaining a permanent contract and (2) whether these associations differed by educational attain…
View article: Impact of mental disorders during education on work participation: a register-based longitudinal study on young adults with 10 years follow-up
Impact of mental disorders during education on work participation: a register-based longitudinal study on young adults with 10 years follow-up Open
Background Mental disorders are a leading cause of disability and a major threat to work participation in young adults. This register-based longitudinal study aims to investigate the influence of mental disorders on entering and exiting pa…
View article: The influence of onset of disease on exit from paid employment among workers in The Netherlands: A longitudinal register-based study with 9 years follow-up
The influence of onset of disease on exit from paid employment among workers in The Netherlands: A longitudinal register-based study with 9 years follow-up Open
Onset of diseases, especially mental health disorders, is a risk for exiting paid employment before the retirement age. Effective interventions are needed to enhance an inclusive workforce and prevent involuntary loss of paid employment.
View article: The influence of onset of disease on exit from paid employment among workers in The Netherlands
The influence of onset of disease on exit from paid employment among workers in The Netherlands Open
Background This study investigates the influence of onset of disease on exit from paid employment, and whether this differs across diseases and sociodemographic groups. Methods Register data from Statistics Netherlands on medication prescr…
View article: The effect of employment services on employment and health among unemployed persons: an IV approach
The effect of employment services on employment and health among unemployed persons: an IV approach Open
Background In a large city in the Netherlands, professionals of one department of the municipality focus on rapid return to work, even if that work is not directly in line with education, experience or preference of the client. The first a…
View article: The influence of chronic diseases and poor working conditions in working life expectancy across educational levels among older employees in the Netherlands
The influence of chronic diseases and poor working conditions in working life expectancy across educational levels among older employees in the Netherlands Open
The presence of a chronic disease or unfavorable working conditions, more prevalent among lower educated workers, contribute substantially to WYL among older workers. This will increase educational inequalities in working careers.eers.
View article: Associations of within-individual changes in working conditions, health behaviour and BMI with work ability and self-rated health: a fixed effects analysis among Dutch workers
Associations of within-individual changes in working conditions, health behaviour and BMI with work ability and self-rated health: a fixed effects analysis among Dutch workers Open
Objectives This study assessed the associations of (1) within-individual improvements and (2) within-individual deteriorations in working conditions, health behaviour and body mass index (BMI) with changes in work ability and self-rated he…
View article: Changes in health among 45–64-year-old Dutch persons before, during and after becoming unemployed or employed: a seven year follow-up study
Changes in health among 45–64-year-old Dutch persons before, during and after becoming unemployed or employed: a seven year follow-up study Open
Maintaining a healthy workforce and limiting unfavorable working conditions may contribute to the prevention of unemployment and the promotion of re-integration.
View article: Changes in youth care use after the implementation of community-based support teams: repeated measurement study using registry data and data on team characteristics
Changes in youth care use after the implementation of community-based support teams: repeated measurement study using registry data and data on team characteristics Open
Objectives New legislation on youth care in the Netherlands led to the implementation of community-based support teams, providing integrated primary youth care. Important aims of the new Youth Act were more integrated, timely care and less…
View article: O-297 The impact of within-individual changes in working conditions, health behaviour and BMI on work ability and self-rated health: a fixed-effects analysis among Dutch workers
O-297 The impact of within-individual changes in working conditions, health behaviour and BMI on work ability and self-rated health: a fixed-effects analysis among Dutch workers Open
Introduction Insight in the impact of within-individual changes in working conditions, health behaviour and body mass index (BMI) on work ability and self-rated health is essential to develop effective policies aimed at prolongation of wor…
View article: P-323 The effect of the onset of a disease on exit from paid employment among workers in The Netherlands: A longitudinal register-based study with 11 years follow-up
P-323 The effect of the onset of a disease on exit from paid employment among workers in The Netherlands: A longitudinal register-based study with 11 years follow-up Open
Introduction With increasing retirement age, employed persons are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, inflammatory diseases, respiratory diseases, and psychological disorders, at later st…
View article: The impact of changes in working conditions, health behavior and BMI on work ability and health
The impact of changes in working conditions, health behavior and BMI on work ability and health Open
Background Research on how to improve work ability and health of workers is essential for prolongation of working lives. Therefore, this study assessed the impact of 1) within-individual improvements, and 2) within-individual deterioration…
View article: Associations of university student life challenges with mental health and self-rated health: A longitudinal study with 6 months follow-up
Associations of university student life challenges with mental health and self-rated health: A longitudinal study with 6 months follow-up Open
Background: Mental health problems are highly prevalent among university students. Stress due to student life challenges may be a risk factor for poorer health. This study investigates to what extent student life challenges and changes the…
View article: The influence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity on entering paid employment among unemployed persons – a longitudinal register-based study
The influence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity on entering paid employment among unemployed persons – a longitudinal register-based study Open
Objectives This study aimed to investigate the influence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity on entering paid employment among unemployed persons. A secondary objective was to estimate the proportion of persons not entering paid employm…
View article: Working conditions and health behavior as causes of educational inequalities in self-rated health: an inverse odds weighting approach
Working conditions and health behavior as causes of educational inequalities in self-rated health: an inverse odds weighting approach Open
Objective Using a novel mediation method that presents unbiased results even in the presence of exposure-mediator interactions, this study estimated the extent to which working conditions and health behaviors contribute to educational ineq…
View article: Chronic diseases and multimorbidity among unemployed and employed persons in the Netherlands: a register-based cross-sectional study
Chronic diseases and multimorbidity among unemployed and employed persons in the Netherlands: a register-based cross-sectional study Open
Objectives The first objective of this study was to describe the age-specific prevalence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity among unemployed and employed persons. The second objective was to examine associations of employment status an…