Citation

François S, Guiho-Bailly MP, Gohier B, Garre JB, Bodin J, François A, Roquelaure Y. Arch. Mal. Prof. Med. Environ. 2012; 73(2): 112-119.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.admp.2012.03.001

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

PURPOSE of the study: A large increase in work-related suicides has been noted in the recent years. This applies to all company staff, from agent to manager. To consider a prevention of work-related suicides, it is important to define them in terms of quantity and quality. To partially address this problem, this study aims at clarifying the professional characteristics of a sample of suicide attempters.

METHOD: This 6-months study included the suicide attempters in employment, aged 18-65 years, hospitalized at the CHU of Angers. 87 consecutive suicide attempters have responded to questionnaires that focused on job characteristics.

RESULTS: Suicide attempters in the group "work-related suicide attempts (SA)" rather describe the presence of pathogenic element of work organizations including an overload of work, deadlines and frequent disturbances. In addition, it also reports more conflicts in the company. This concerns mainly managers and intermediate professions. The proportion of men is higher among the suicide attempters establishing a link between SA and their work, but women are also affected.

DISCUSSION: The link between work and SA seems to have more to do with work organization, relations with superiors and colleagues, poor recognition at work than exposure to physical constraints, working hours and type of employment contract.

CONCLUSION: Prevention of work-related suicide must go through a reflection on the organization of work, social relations within the company and promoting the recognition of real work. © 2012 Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.

Language: fr

Keywords

Suicide; Suicide attempt; Work; Psychosocial factors; Organization