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http://dx.doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2014.23.3.189

Influence of Job Stress and Depression on Suicide Ideation of Women-workers in Service Industries  

Lee, Hyun Ju (Aeromedical Center, Korean Air)
Jung, Hye-Sun (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing / v.23, no.3, 2014 , pp. 189-196 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship of job stress, depression and to identify factors influencing suicide ideation of women-workers. Methods: The research was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data collection was done using self-report questionnaires with 348 women-workers who agreed to participate in the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ${\chi}^2$-test, logistic regression analysis by using SPSS/WIN 18.0. Results: The results showed, among the independent variables, drinking, job stress, depression are significant factors that influence women-workers' suicide ideation. Women-workers' depression is 3.05 times higher (p<.002), and job stress 1.03 times higher suicide ideation (p<.045), and drinking 2.15 times higher suicidal ideation (p<.006). Conclusion: The results indicate that suicide ideation is highly prevalent in women-workers, especially among people with depression and job stress. It is necessary to seek how to prevent and manage women-workers' suicide ideation considering features.
Keywords
Women worker; Job stress; Depression; Suicide ideation;
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