The Influence of Workplace Violence on Work-related Anxiety and Depression Experience among Korean Employees.
10.4040/jkan.2010.40.5.650
- Author:
Eun Sook CHOI
1
;
Hye Sun JUNG
;
Su Hyun KIM
;
Hyunju PARK
Author Information
1. The Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Employee;
Violence;
Anxiety;
Depression
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
*Anxiety;
*Depression;
Humans;
Logistic Models;
Middle Aged;
Occupational Health;
Republic of Korea;
Violence/*psychology;
Workplace
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2010;40(5):650-661
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
