Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment Vol. 9, Iss. 1,  (Jan 2018): 73-80. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is associated with negative physical health outcomes. Clinical case studies suggest that employment status may buffer against the negative effects of BPD on physical health. The goal of the current study was to examine the interaction between BPD features and employment status in predicting subjective perceptions of physical health.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.