Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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Work-related Stress and Risk Factors among Korean Employees

한국 근로자의 업무관련성 스트레스와 위험요인

  • Choi, Eun-Sook (The Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Ha, Yeong-Mi (School of Nursing, University of North Carolina)
  • 최은숙 (경북대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소) ;
  • 하영미 (노스캐롤라이나대학교 간호대학)
  • Published : 2009.08.28
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Abstract

Purpose: Work-related stress and risk factors among Korean employees were identified in this study. Methods: Data were obtained from employees aged 20 to 64 using the Korean Working Conditions Survey 2006 (KWCS). Multiple logistic regression analysis using SAS version 9.1 was performed to examine risk factors of work-related stress by gender. Results: The age-adjusted prevalence of work-related stress among male and female employees was 18.4% and 15.1% respectively. After adjustments for multiple variables among both male and female employees, there was a significant relationship between work-related stress and risk factors including education, company size, work time, ergonomic risks, biological chemical risks, and job demands. The significant variables for male employees were housework load, occupational class, and shift work, and for female employees, type of employment. Conclusion: There is a need to develop and support intensive stress management programs nationally giving consideration to work-related stress associated with working time, physical working environment, and job demands. Based on gender specific approaches, for male employes, stress management programs should be developed with consideration being given to occupational class and shift work. For stress management programs for female employees, consideration needs to be given to permanent employment status, specifically those in small companies.

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