The Association of Employee's Unmet Social Needs and Self-Reported Injury and Illness Related Absenteeism.

Jenkins, Kristi Rahrig; Stiehl, Emily; Franklin, Joryan; Sherman, Bruce · J Occup Environ Med · 2024

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

The aim of the study is to examine the extent to which various unmet social needs (USN) are associated with self-reported injury and illness-related absenteeism (SRIRA). The analysis consisted of a retrospective study design of secondary data. Linear regression was used to measure the 2022 association between six measures of USN (both individual and a summary measure) and SRIRA. A greater number of USN is associated with higher SRIRA (b = 0.71, P < 0.001). Self-reported challenges in caregiving, food, healthcare, housing, transportation, and utilities are also individually significantly associated with higher SRIRA. Employers may consider providing comprehensive resource support as part of their strategy to aid in reducing USN and their association with SRIRA.

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