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Table 2 Self-assessed work-related stressors and stress as measured with the Work Stress Questionnaire (WSQ)

From: Work-related stress and future sick leave in a working population seeking care at primary health care centres: a prospective longitudinal study using the WSQ

Self-assessed work-related stressors and stress

Total

(N = 232)

Women

(N = 153)

Men

(N = 79)

p-value1

n

%

n

%

n

%

Influence at work

High

138

59

84

55

54

68

0.048

Low

94

41

69

45

25

32

Stress due to indistinct organization and conflicts

Low

183

79

121

79

62

78

0.915

High

49

21

32

21

17

22

Stress due to individual demands and commitment

Low

127

55

78

51

49

62

0.109

High

105

45

75

49

30

38

Work interference with leisure time

Low

140

60

88

58

52

66

0.220

High

93

40

65

42

27

34

  1. 1Pearson's χ2 test