"Young women": the meaning of a collaborative program supporting young women's rehabilitation and reintegration into the labor market.
Women are at a higher risk for long-term sick leaves and mental ill health. The aim of this study was to explore a supportive program's meaning for women with anxiety/stress/depression problems that are unemployed and/or on a sick leave, and for the personnel involved. Seven women and the personnel (n = 5) were interviewed individually pre- and post-intervention. Data was analyzed using content analysis. The program appeared to provide participants with tools to handle their physical and mental health, and occupational support, improving their social situation. Collaboration between organizations appears to be beneficial for all parties involved.
a Faculty of Health and Society , Malmö University , Malmö , Sweden.
Sigrid
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Stjernswärd
Richard
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Bernce
Margareta
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Östman
D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003863:Depression / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D036301:Qualitative Research; D062707:Return to Work; D018582:Sick Leave / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013548:Sweden; D014478:Unemployment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult