Construction Workers Struggle With a High Prevalence of Mental Distress, and This Is Associated With Their Pain and Injuries

• DOI: 10.1097/jom.0b013e31829c76b3
• Publication Date: 2013-09-24T12:15:50Z
• Authors: Henrik Borsting J...; Alberto Caban-Mar...; Lynn C. Onyebeke; Glorian Sorensen; Jack T. Dennerlein; Silje Endresen Reme
• Keywords: Mental distress; Cross-sectional study; Emotional Distress

Objectives: We aimed to investigate how mental distress was associated with pain and injuries in a convenience sample of construction workers. Methods: A cross-sectional, health assessment conducted workers (N = 172). subsample participated clinical interview (n 10). used cutoff (1.50 or greater) on Hopkins Symptom Checklist–25 determine substantial determined associations injury outcomes. Results: The prevalence 16% the This supported by follow-up interviews where 9 10 fulfilled criteria for disorder. Substantial both rate self-reported pain. Conclusion: pilot study strongly suggests need rigorous studies worker it affects their work well-being.