Table 2

Type of variables

VariablesType
PTEExposure
SexEffect modification or potential cofounding
AgeEffect modification or potential cofounding
Years of experiencePotential cofounding
Type of jobEffect modification or potential cofounding
POPASEffect modification or potential cofounding
Other PTE occurring during the studyPotential cofounding
Medical or psychological supportEffect modification or potential cofounding
Perceived stressPrimary outcome and effect modification
Post-traumatic stress disorderPrimary outcome (T2–T4)
Psychological distressSecondary outcome
Absenteeism and presenteeismPrimary outcome
Quality of life at workPrimary outcome
Acute stress disorderPrimary outcome (T1)
DepressionSecondary outcome
AnxietySecondary outcome
Workplace safety perceptionsSecondary outcome and effect modification
  • POPAS, Perception of the Prevalence of Aggression Scale; PTE, potentially traumatic events.