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KMID : 0858820130300050125
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2013 Volume.30 No. 5 p.125 ~ p.138
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Factors Associated with Depression among Workers by Socio-economic Factors, Health Behaviors, and Characteristics of Work Environment
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Lee Hyun-Kyung
Sohn Min-Sung
Choi Man-Kyu
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze factors associated with depression among workers in South Korea by socio-economic factors, health behaviors, and working conditions.
Methods: Study subjects include 4,251 adults (19 and older) who are currently working using the data from 2009 National Health and Nutrition Survey. Data were analyzed using frequency test, X² test, and multiple logistic regression.
Results: Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that gender (OR=1.91, p＜.001), age (OR=1.53, p=.030), marital status (31-39: OR=1.88, p=.029) were significantly related to depressing among socio-economic factors. Next, among health behaviors factors, perceived health status (Poor: OR=1.76, p=.049; Very poor: OR=3.46, p=.002) was statistically significant. Among characteristics of work environment, trust and respect (OR=1.34, p=.049) and working with hidden emotion (OR=1.88, p＜.001) were significantly related to depression.
Conclusions: In order to manage and reduce depression among workers, it is important to develop appropriate mental health promotion programs both in work places and in regulations.
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KEYWORD
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Workers, Depression, Work place, Characteristics of work environment, Mental health
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