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Prevalence and Incidence of Psychiatric Disorder Treated Episodes in an Occupational Cohort: Sociodemographic and Work Trends across a 6 Year Period

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Cecilia F. Montano, PhD , School of Public Health, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Benjamin C. Amick III, PhD , Department of Health Policy and Management, Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Mary S. Baraniuk, PhD , Coordinating Center for Clinical Trials, Department of Biostatistics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Robert E. Roberts, PhD , Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences Department, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, University of Texa Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Jessica M. Tullar, PhD , Institute for Health Policy, School of Public Heatlh, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Background and Objective(s):Few investigations have addressed psychiatric disorders among workers in the oilfield services industry. The study objectives were to describe the annual prevalence and incidence of treated psychiatric disorder episodes from 2005 to 2010 and their distribution by subgroups among US employees of a large oilfield services corporation.

Methods: In this historical cohort study, yearly prevalence and incidence rates of any DSM-IV-TR treated psychiatric disorder episode of care were calculated for the years 2005 through 2010. Differences in rates by subgroups were assessed using chi-square tests of significant associations at a significance level of P≤ .05.                 

Results: The sample size ranged from 18,744 in 2005 to 25,922 in 2010. The 12-month prevalence ranged from 3.6% in 2008 to 4.3% in 2009. During 2006-2010, the 12-month incidence ranged from 3.2% in 2008 to 3.8% in 2009. Rates varied by all variables (P≤.05). For example, across all study years, prevalence was highest for females, those 35-44 years old, Caucasians and Colorado workers, but increased over time for minority groups and Wyoming employees.  Prevalence was greatest for salaried workers, those with tenure of 6 to 10 years, and employees in administrative/clerical or technical support jobs. Prevalence was lowest for operators and professionals throughout all years. Similar incidence rate trends were observed.

Conclusion: The prevalence and incidence of psychiatric disorder episodes varied by subgroups and across time. Findings may inform mental health promotion programs in the oil and gas industry.

Learning Areas:

Epidemiology
Occupational health and safety
Social and behavioral sciences

Learning Objectives:
Describe the incidence and prevalence of treated psychiatric disorder episodes and their distribution by sociodemographic and work subgroups among US employees of a large oilfield services corporation.

Keyword(s): Occupational Health and Safety, Mental Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have conducted occupational and mental health research for the past 4 years, and was the PI on this study.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.