Kristi Rahrig Jenkins, Emily Stiehl, Joryan Franklin, Bruce Sherman
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Abstract
Objective: 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).
Methods: 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.
Results: 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.
Conclusions: Employers may consider providing comprehensive resource support as part of their strategy to aid in reducing USN and their association with SRIRA.