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http://dx.doi.org/10.14370/jewnr.2015.21.1.61

An Analysis of Trends and Characteristics of Work-Related Mental Disorders in Korean Workers  

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)
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Journal of East-West Nursing Research / v.21, no.1, 2015 , pp. 61-68 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Work-related mental disorders; Suicide; Occupational disease;
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