Factors predicting slower RTW at 12 months
psychiatric comorbidity
SECONDARY
In the univariate analysis, most health-related, psychological, demographic and work-related factors predicting slower RTW at 6 months also predicted slower RTW at 12 months. Having only primary education compared to a professional or an academic degree predicted slower RTW but not compared to having secondary or vocational education. Slower RTW at 12 months was also predicted by the SAPAS item being an impulsive person and receiving transfer income compared to being a salaried manager or being self-employed (Table After backward elimination, the only predictors of slower RTW at 12 months were psychiatric comorbidity and being on sick leave from unemployment compared to unemployment (Table In the stress group, no association was found between RTW and sex, marital status, municipal affiliation, ASRS score ≥ 7, sick leave duration or the rest of the SAPAS items.