Anxiety in the workplace: A comprehensive occupational health evaluation of anxiety disorder in public school teachers

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to systematically assess demographic, occupational, and psychosocial factors associated with Anxiety Disorder in public school teachers. A sample of 3,361 public school teachers was given an online questionnaire, including questions about demographic, occupational, and psychosocial factors. Anxiety Disorder was based on the Patient Health Questionnaire. Univariate analyses and a hierarchical logistic regression were used to determine the key demographic, occupational, and psychosocial factors associated with Anxiety Disorder. Individuals with Anxiety Disorder were significantly more likely to report absenteeism and higher intent to quit (p