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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 593-602 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | International Journal of Public Health |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 1 Oct 2015 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2016 |
Abstract
Objectives: The present study on people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) identifies socio-demographic and health-related factors corresponding with their labour market participation. Methods: The study sample bases on a German observational sub-study of 527 male PLWHA. The present analysis is restricted to male PLWHA in working age. By means of a multivariate regression, we identify factors that contribute to unemployment and job loss. Results: The probability to be unemployed is significantly negatively correlated with age above 40 years and graduation from university and positively correlated with problems with daily activities (frailty) and disease severity (CDC stage C). The probability of employment loss during the 2-year observation period is significantly negatively correlated with the educational level, whereas frailty and hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection increase the odds of employment loss. Conclusions: As problems to manage daily activities and disease progression are associated with unemployment, an effective HIV treatment is an important cornerstone for employment. This is also true for the management of comorbidities, such as HCV co-infection, which also negatively affects employment status in our study.
Keywords
- AIDS/HIV, Antiretroviral therapy, Frailty, Job loss, Unemployment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: International Journal of Public Health, Vol. 61, No. 5, 01.06.2016, p. 593-602.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Unemployment, health, and education of HIV-infected males in Germany
AU - Groß, Mona
AU - Herr, Annika
AU - Hower, Martin
AU - Kuhlmann, Alexander
AU - Mahlich, Jörg
AU - Stoll, Matthias
N1 - Funding Information: The study was supported by Janssen-Cilag, Germany but does not necessarily reflect the view of Janssen-Cilag.
PY - 2016/6/1
Y1 - 2016/6/1
N2 - Objectives: The present study on people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) identifies socio-demographic and health-related factors corresponding with their labour market participation. Methods: The study sample bases on a German observational sub-study of 527 male PLWHA. The present analysis is restricted to male PLWHA in working age. By means of a multivariate regression, we identify factors that contribute to unemployment and job loss. Results: The probability to be unemployed is significantly negatively correlated with age above 40 years and graduation from university and positively correlated with problems with daily activities (frailty) and disease severity (CDC stage C). The probability of employment loss during the 2-year observation period is significantly negatively correlated with the educational level, whereas frailty and hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection increase the odds of employment loss. Conclusions: As problems to manage daily activities and disease progression are associated with unemployment, an effective HIV treatment is an important cornerstone for employment. This is also true for the management of comorbidities, such as HCV co-infection, which also negatively affects employment status in our study.
AB - Objectives: The present study on people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) identifies socio-demographic and health-related factors corresponding with their labour market participation. Methods: The study sample bases on a German observational sub-study of 527 male PLWHA. The present analysis is restricted to male PLWHA in working age. By means of a multivariate regression, we identify factors that contribute to unemployment and job loss. Results: The probability to be unemployed is significantly negatively correlated with age above 40 years and graduation from university and positively correlated with problems with daily activities (frailty) and disease severity (CDC stage C). The probability of employment loss during the 2-year observation period is significantly negatively correlated with the educational level, whereas frailty and hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection increase the odds of employment loss. Conclusions: As problems to manage daily activities and disease progression are associated with unemployment, an effective HIV treatment is an important cornerstone for employment. This is also true for the management of comorbidities, such as HCV co-infection, which also negatively affects employment status in our study.
KW - AIDS/HIV
KW - Antiretroviral therapy
KW - Frailty
KW - Job loss
KW - Unemployment
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DO - 10.1007/s00038-015-0750-3
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JO - International Journal of Public Health
JF - International Journal of Public Health
SN - 1661-8556
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