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http://dx.doi.org/10.5807/kjohn.2020.29.3.173

Factors Associated with Mental Health-related Quality of Life in Workers  

Lee, Young Joo (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Daegu Catholic University)
Noh, Gyeongmin (Graduate School, Daegu Catholic University)
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Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing / v.29, no.3, 2020 , pp. 173-183 More about this Journal
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with the mental health-related quality of life (MHQoL) of Korean workers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 192 Korean pay workers who worked in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk Province, Korea. Data were collected from May 15 to July 2, 2019, through selfreported questionnaires. The survey had a total of 87 questions including individual, organizational, and psychosocial factors. MHQoL was measured using short form-36 version 1. Data were divided into four domains of MHQoL and analyzed using a hierarchical linear regression model. Results: From the hierarchical linear regression analysis, when the psychosocial factors were included in the regression model, the R2 change in the four domains of MHQoL increased significantly by 19~47%. A common predicting factor associated with the four domains of MHQoL was identified as perceived stress symptoms. Other factors affecting MHQoL showed slight differences in each domain. Conclusion: Based on the study results, it is necessary to monitor the psychosocial symptoms to improve MHQoL of Korean workers. Considering each factor affecting the four areas of MHQoL, workplace-based interventions to improve MHQoL should be provided to workers.
Keywords
Health-related quality of life; Mental health; Occupational health; Risk factors; Workers;
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