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- Fridner, Ann, et al.
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Work Environment and Recent Suicidal Thoughts Among Male University Hospital Physicians in Sweden and Italy : The Health and Organization Among University Hospital Physicians in Europe (HOUPE) Study
- 2011
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Ingår i: Gender Medicine. - : Elsevier BV. - 1550-8579 .- 1878-7398. ; 8:4, s. 269-279
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Male and female physicians are at elevated suicide risk. The work environment has become a focus of attention as a possible contributor to this risk. The potential association between work environment and suicidal thoughts has been examined among female physicians in several countries, and significant findings have been reported. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of the work environment in relation to suicidal thoughts among male university hospital physicians in 2 European countries. Methods: Cross-sectional multivariate analysis was performed to identify significant associations between work-related factors and suicide risk among male physicians from the Health and Organization among University Hospital Physicians in Europe (HOUPE) study. The dependent variable was termed recent suicidal thoughts, which includes having thought about suicide and/or having thought about specific ways to commit suicide within the previous year. Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and CIs are reported. Results: Of the 456 Swedish (56%) and 241 Italian (39%) male physicians who participated, 12% of the physicians from each country reported affirmatively regarding recent suicidal thoughts. Degrading work experiences were associated with recent suicidal thoughts for the Swedish and Italian physicians (OR = 2.1; 95% CI, 1.01–4.5; OR = 3.3; 95% CI, 1.3–8.0, respectively). Role conflict was associated with recent suicidal thoughts among the Swedish physicians (OR = 1.6; 95% CI, 1.1–2.2). Support at work when difficulties arose appeared to be protective for the Swedish physicians (OR = 0.7; 95% CI, 0.5–0.96). Italian physicians with little control over working conditions had an increased risk of recent suicidal thoughts, whereas confidential discussions about work experiences appeared to be protective (OR = 0.6; 95% CI, 0.4–0.9). Conclusion: Attention should be paid to the work environment as it relates to suicide risk among male university hospital physicians, particularly to bolstering social support and preventing harassment.
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- Johnston, Nina, 1961-, et al.
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Are we using cardiovascular medications and coronary angiography appropriately in men and women with chest pain?
- 2011
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Ingår i: European Heart Journal. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 0195-668X .- 1522-9645. ; 32:11, s. 1331-1336
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Aims The main purpose of the present study was to analyse the contemporary use of cardiovascular medications and diagnostic coronary angiography in men and women with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Furthermore, we examined the association of outcomes (death, myocardial infarction, repeat coronary angiography, procedural complications) with angiographic findings.Methods All patients with stable chest pain (n = 12 200) referred for a first-time elective diagnostic coronary angiography during 2006-08 and registered in the Swedish Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Register (SCAAR) were included. Significant CAD was defined as ≥50% luminal narrowing in any epicardial coronary artery.Results In the youngest age group (≤59 years), more women than men (78.8 vs. 42.3%, P< 0.001) had normal/non-significant CAD, whereas more men had either left-main or three-vessel disease (18.2 vs. 4.2%, P < 0.001). Event rates were similarly low for men and women with normal/non-significant CAD, except for a higher procedural complication rate in women. Prior to angiography, fewer women than men with high-risk features were prescribed aspirin (83 vs. 86.1%, P = 0.001).Conclusion In women, normal/non-significant CAD was highly prevalent, especially among younger women, and associated cardiovascular event rates were low. In men, findings of advanced disease were more common than in women, even younger men. Fewer high-risk women than men were initially prescribed aspirin. The observed sex differences suggest a need for improved identification of women appropriate for investigation with coronary angiography, earlier diagnostics in men, and heightened attention in the evidence-based use of aspirin in risk patients, especially women.
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