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http://dx.doi.org/10.14367/kjhep.2013.30.5.125

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

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)
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Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion / v.30, no.5, 2013 , pp. 125-138 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Workers; Depression; Work place; Characteristics of work environment; Mental health;
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