Are Workplace Psychosocial Factors Associated With Work-Related Injury in the US Workforce?: National Health Interview Survey, 2010

J Occup Environ Med. 2017 Oct;59(10):e164-e171. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001143.

Abstract

Introduction: Psychosocial hazards in the workplace may adversely impact occupational and general health, including injury risk.

Methods: Among 16,417 adult workers in the 2010 National Health Interview Survey Occupational Health Supplement, weighted prevalence estimates were calculated for work-related injuries (WRI) and any injuries. The association between injury and psychosocial occupational hazards (job insecurity, work-family imbalance, hostile work environment) was assessed adjusting for sociodemographic and occupational factors.

Results: WRI prevalence was 0.65% (n = 99); any injury prevalence was 2.46% (n = 427). In multivariable models job insecurity, work-family imbalance, and hostile work environment were each positively associated with WRI prevalence (odds ratio [OR]: 1.60, 95% CI: 0.97-2.65; OR: 1.69, 95% CI 0.96-2.89; and 2.01, 95% CI 0.94-4.33, respectively).

Conclusions: Stressful working conditions may contribute to injuries. There is need for ongoing surveillance of occupational psychosocial risk factors and further study of their relationship with injury.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
  • Occupational Exposure / statistics & numerical data
  • Occupational Injuries / epidemiology
  • Occupational Injuries / etiology*
  • Psychology
  • Risk Factors
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Work-Life Balance / statistics & numerical data
  • Workplace / psychology*
  • Workplace / statistics & numerical data
  • Young Adult