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http://dx.doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2011.20.3.346

The Effect of Regular Workers and Non-regular Workers on the Subjective Health Status  

Sohn, Shin-Young (Department of Nursing, Kyungil University)
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing / v.20, no.3, 2011 , pp. 346-355 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study was aimed to examine the effect of employment status upon the subjective health status. Methods: The data of the study were from the 11th Korean Labor Panel Data, obtained by using a face to face interview method. These data were analyzed by ANOVA, t-test and multiple regression using the SPSS program. Results: There was a significant, statistical difference on the subjective health status according to employment status. The subjective health status of non-regular workers was lower than that of the regular workers. The significant predictors of the subjective health status of all subjects were economic status, age, gender, education, marital status, drinking, employment status, and egular work time. The significant predictors of the subjective health status of workers were age, economic status, gender, and education. The significant predictors of the subjective health status of non-regular workers were age, economic status, marital status, gender, education, and regular work time. Conclusion: These results indicate an association between the subjective health status and employment status. The subjective health status may be affected by instability of temporary employment. The additional research to clarify the role of employment instability is recommended. Research on social policy to resolve health inequalities is recommended.
Keywords
Health status; Employment;
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