Objective: To examine the effect of work-related psychosocial exposures on
long-term sick leave (LTSL) in the general working population. Methods:
A prospective study of the general working population in Norway. Eligible
respondents were interviewed in 2009 and registered with at least 100 working
days in 2009 and 2010 (n = 6758). The outcome was medically confirmed
LTSL of 40 days or more during 2010. Results: In the fully adjusted model,
high exposure to role conflict (odds ratio [OR], 1.58; 95% confidence interval
[CI], 1.20 to 2.09), emotional demands (OR, 1.32; 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.69),
and low supportive leadership (OR = 1.50; 95% CI, 1.15 to 1.96) predicted
LTSL. A test for trend was statistically significant for all factors (P ≤ 0.05).
We estimated that 15% of LTSL cases were attributable to these factors.
Conclusions: This study underlines the importance of taking into account
psychosocial exposures as risk factors for LTSL.
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