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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2010.40.5.650

The Influence of Workplace Violence on Work-related Anxiety and Depression Experience among Korean Employees  

Choi, Eun-Sook (The Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University)
Jung, Hye-Sun (College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Kim, Su-Hyun (The Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University)
Park, Hyun-Ju (Department of Nursing, Kyungwon University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.40, no.5, 2010 , pp. 650-661 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: Work-related anxiety and depression are frequent work-related mental health problems. In this study the relationship between workplace violence and work-related anxiety and/or depression among Korean employees was evaluated. Methods: Data were obtained from the Korean Working Condition Survey of 2006. Participants were 9,094 Korean workers aged 15-64 yr. Multiple logistic regression using SAS version 9.1 was used. Results: The incidence of work-related anxiety, work-related depression and workplace violence were 4.5%, 3.5%, and 1.8% respectively. When personal and occupational risk factors were adjusted, workplace violence was significantly associated with work-related anxiety and depression (OR for anxiety: 4.07, CI: 2.62-6.34; OR for depression: 4.60, CI: 2.92-7.25). Work-related anxiety was significantly related to type of employment, working period at present workplace, work time, shift work, job demand, and social support from superiors. Factors influencing work-related depression were gender, education, alcohol consumption, company size, type of employment, working period at present workplace, work time, shift work, and job demand. Conclusion: To promote psychological health in workers there is a need to develop work-related anxiety and depression prevention programs and to decrease in workplace violence. In developing these programs, consideration should be given to personal factors, working conditions, and psychosocial working environments.
Keywords
Employee; Violence; Anxiety; Depression;
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