Factors Associated with Depression among Workers by Socio-economic Factors, Health Behaviors, and Characteristics of Work Environment

Abstract

<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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“…The results showed that depression was more common in women than in men. This is consistent with the results of Lee's study (1), which examined factors related to workers' depression. In the case of women, the roles of women in the home and their role in society seem to be higher in women's depression in social practices that are not easy to understand in the same position as men.…”

“…Job related traits and depression were not related. In this paper Lee (1), which studies the relationship between work environment and depression, the working environment, especially the clean and pleasant environment, was associated with depressive symptoms. In a study by Park (2) 10 (2017) men and women, there was a significant difference in depression between day laborers.…”

“…In response to these mental health problems, countermeasures have been established in various and systematic ways at the national level. In particular, various studies have been conducted to prevent suicide in the face of the disgrace of OECD suicide rate (1). In the American Psychiatric Association, depressive disorder means a loss of interest or pleasure in depressed mood or interest that lasts almost every day for more than 2 weeks, with significant weight or appetite changes, changes in sleep, fatigue, and unrecognized suicidal thoughts.…”

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“…The aim of a study in South Korea was to analyze depression-associated factors in 4,251 workers. The following were identified as risk factors for depression: female sex, age between 20 and 29 years, divorced, having poor self-perception about one's own health and hiding emotions while working (19) . In a systematic meta-analysis of the literature, cognitive-behavioral therapy in the workplace was encouraged as a promising intervention for reducing depression symptoms (20) .…”

The Relationship of Shift Worker and Depression using Big Data

“…In response to these mental health problems, countermeasures have been established in various and systematic ways at the national level. In particular, various studies have been conducted to prevent suicide in the face of the disgrace of OECD suicide rate (1).…”