Relationship between Occupational Stress and Depression of Construction Workers.
- Author:
Mira LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Pyeongtaek University, Korea. miralee21c@ptu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Occupational stress;
Depression;
Construction worker
- MeSH:
Depression;
Humans;
Korea;
Linear Models;
Male;
Prevalence;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2011;20(3):279-288
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between occupational stress and depression of construction workers. METHODS: The subjects were 168 construction workers selected from I city and K city in Korea by convenient sampling. The data were collected by self-report questionnaires from August 1 to 31, 2011. The data were analyzed by frequencies, t-test, ANOVA, Tukey test, Pearson correlation coefficient, stepwise multiple linear regression with the SPSS/WIN 15.0 program. RESULTS: The total mean scores of occupational stress on the subjects were 46.65 and lower (below 50%) than those of the Korean male workers, standard. According to the CES-D cut-off point, the prevalence of depression was 25%. The study showed that occupational stress is positively correlated with depression. CONCLUSION: This study concludes that it is necessary to develop stress management program to reduce occupational stress and depression.
