Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion (보건교육건강증진학회지)

Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion (한국보건교육건강증진학회)
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Factors Associated with Depression among Workers by Socio-economic Factors, Health Behaviors, and Characteristics of Work Environment

근로자의 우울 관련 요인: 사회경제적 특성, 건강행태, 근무환경을 중심으로

  • Lee, Hyunkyung (Department of Mental Health Research, Seoul National Hospital) ;
  • Sohn, Minsung (Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Korea University) ;
  • Choi, Mankyu (Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Korea University)
  • 이현경 (국립서울병원 정신보건연구과) ;
  • 손민성 (고려대학교 일반대학원 보건과학과 보건정책관리학전공) ;
  • 최만규 (고려대학교 일반대학원 보건과학과 보건정책관리학전공)
  • Received : 2013.08.05
  • Accepted : 2013.12.11
  • Published : 2013.12.31
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze factors associated with depression among workers in South Korea by socio-economic factors, health behaviors, and working conditions. Methods: Study subjects include 4,251 adults (19 and older) who are currently working using the data from 2009 National Health and Nutrition Survey. Data were analyzed using frequency test, $X^2$ test, and multiple logistic regression. Results: Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that gender (OR=1.91, p<.001), age (OR=1.53, p=.030), marital status (31-39: OR=1.88, p=.029) were significantly related to depressing among socio-economic factors. Next, among health behaviors factors, perceived health status (Poor: OR=1.76, p=.049; Very poor: OR=3.46, p=.002) was statistically significant. Among characteristics of work environment, trust and respect (OR=1.34, p=.049) and working with hidden emotion (OR=1.88, p<.001) were significantly related to depression. Conclusions: In order to manage and reduce depression among workers, it is important to develop appropriate mental health promotion programs both in work places and in regulations.

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