Citation

Vézina M, Gingras S. Can. J. Public Health 1996; 87(2): 135-140.

Vernacular Title

Travail et sante mentale: les groupes a risque.

Affiliation

Département de médecine sociale et préventive, Université Laval.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Canadian Public Health Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8753644

Abstract

Analysis of the Quebec Health survey identified those Quebec industrial sectors and professions in which workers are at risk of higher psychological distress and lower psychological well-being. Risk levels were measured by odds ratio, controlling for: health status, sex, social support and stressful life events. Results show that those at risk are blue collar workers and less qualified workers of traditional sectors. Lower job latitude could explain those results. Results show that risk of mental health problems is significantly higher in the following industrial sectors: leather, chemicals, paint and varnish industries; urban bus transport and taxi; shoe, clothing and textile retail stores; department stores; restaurant services; insurance and public administration (excluding defence). Risk of mental health problems is higher in the following professions road transport (excluding truck drivers); textile, leather, fur manufacturing and repairing; housekeeping and maintenance; painters, tapestry-workers, insulation and waterproofing, food and beverages sector; data processors; editors and university professors.

Language: fr