근로자의 우울 관련 요인: 사회경제적 특성, 건강행태, 근무환경을 중심으로

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Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze factors associated with depression among workers in South Korea by socio-economicfactors, health behaviors, and working conditions. Methods: Study subjects include 4,251 adults (19 and older) who are currently workingusing the data from 2009 National Health and Nutrition Survey. Data were analyzed using frequency test, X2 test, and multiple logisticregression. 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 workenvironment, trust and respect (OR=1.34, p=.049) and working with hidden emotion (OR=1.88, p<.001) were significantly related todepression. Conclusions: In order to manage and reduce depression among workers, it is important to develop appropriate mental healthpromotion programs both in work places and in regulations.

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