Mental disorders and suicidal behavior in refugees and Swedish-born individuals: is the association affected by work disability?

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Among potential pathways to suicidal behavior in individuals with mental disorders (MD), work disability (WD) may play an important role. We examined the role of WD in the relationship between MD and suicidal behavior in Swedish-born individuals and refugees. METHODS:The study cohort consisted of 4,195,058 individuals aged 16-64, residing in Sweden in 2004-2005, whereof 163,160 refugees were followed during 2006-2013 with respect to suicidal behavior. Risk estimates were calculated as hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The reference groups comprised individuals with neither MD nor WD. WD factors (sickness absence (SA) and disability pension (DP)) were explored as potential modifiers and mediators. RESULTS:In both Swedish-born and refugees, SA and DP were asso

SUBMITTER: Bjorkenstam E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7395008 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature