Anxiety and Depression Mediate the Relationship Between Perceived Workplace Health Support and Presenteeism: A Cross-sectional Analysis. Issue 11 (November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Laing, Sharon S.; Jones, Salene M.W.
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. Volume 58:Issue 11(2016)
• Page Start: 1144
• Page End: 1149
• Publication Date: 2016-11
• Subjects: Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; Occupational Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental health; Medicine, Industrial; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9803
• DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000880
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-2752

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: This study investigates the mediation effect of anxiety and depression on the relationship between perceived health-promoting workplace culture and presenteeism. Methods: Paper surveys were distributed to 4703 state employees. Variables included symptoms of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-2 [PHQ-2]); anxiety (General Health Questionnaire-12 [GHQ-12]); perceived workplace support for healthy living and physical activity; and presenteeism (Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire). Correlational analyses assessed relationships among culture, mental health, and productivity. Results: Indirect effects of workplace culture on productivity, mediated by anxiety and depression symptoms were significant ( P 's = 0.002). Healthy living culture and anxiety were significantly associated ( r = −0.110, P < 0.01), and anxiety and presenteeism were significantly associated ( r = +0.239, P < 0.01). Conclusion: Anxiety and depression determine the impact of perceived health promotive workplace culture on employee productivity. The paper highlights importance of health promotive practices targeting employee mental well-being.