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The Influence of Workplace Violence on Work-related Anxiety and Depression Experience among Korean Employees

한국 근로자의 업무관련 불안감 및 우울감 경험에 대한 직장폭력의 영향

  • Choi, Eun-Sook (The Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Jung, Hye-Sun (College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Su-Hyun (The Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Park, Hyun-Ju (Department of Nursing, Kyungwon University)
  • Received : 2009.11.25
  • Accepted : 2010.10.14
  • Published : 2010.10.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Work-related anxiety and depression are frequent work-related mental health problems. In this study the relationship between workplace violence and work-related anxiety and/or depression among Korean employees was evaluated. Methods: Data were obtained from the Korean Working Condition Survey of 2006. Participants were 9,094 Korean workers aged 15-64 yr. Multiple logistic regression using SAS version 9.1 was used. Results: The incidence of work-related anxiety, work-related depression and workplace violence were 4.5%, 3.5%, and 1.8% respectively. When personal and occupational risk factors were adjusted, workplace violence was significantly associated with work-related anxiety and depression (OR for anxiety: 4.07, CI: 2.62-6.34; OR for depression: 4.60, CI: 2.92-7.25). Work-related anxiety was significantly related to type of employment, working period at present workplace, work time, shift work, job demand, and social support from superiors. Factors influencing work-related depression were gender, education, alcohol consumption, company size, type of employment, working period at present workplace, work time, shift work, and job demand. Conclusion: To promote psychological health in workers there is a need to develop work-related anxiety and depression prevention programs and to decrease in workplace violence. In developing these programs, consideration should be given to personal factors, working conditions, and psychosocial working environments.

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