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East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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An Analysis of Trends and Characteristics of Work-Related Mental Disorders in Korean Workers

업무상 정신질환과 자살 산업재해 신청자 추이 및 특성 분석

  • Kim, Kyung Ha (Labor Welfare Research Center, Korea Worker's Compensation & Welfare Service) ;
  • Hwang, Rah Il (Department of Nursing, Shinhan University) ;
  • Jung, Sung Won (Department of Nursing, Far East University)
  • 김경하 (근로복지공단 근로복지정책연구센터) ;
  • 황라일 (신한대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 정성원 (극동대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2015.03.27
  • Accepted : 2015.05.25
  • Published : 2015.05.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to analyze the annual trends and characteristics of work-related mental disorders including suicide among Korean workers. Methods: Employing the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance (IACI) data collected by the Korea Worker's Compensation & Welfare Service, we analyzed total work-related mental disorders and suicide cases (n=455) claimed to IACI from 2008 to 2012. We paid a special attention to workers' socioeconomic status and occupational characteristics. Results: The number of injured workers and industrial accident rate decreased during the study period, whereas the case of work-related mental disorders showed significant increase. Mental disorders cases were more prevalent in workers who were male, aged the 40s, and engaged in finance, as well as with 1-5 years of working duration than their respective counterparts. Increasing trend of suicide cases was statistically significant by the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test (p=.002). Conclusion: This study suggests that work-related mental disorder management strategy and system should be established.

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