The Impact of Fear and Perception of Infection Risk on Depression among Service Workers during Covid-19
10.5807/kjohn.2022.31.1.1
- Author:
Eun-Byeol JEON
1
;
Eun-Mi BAEK
;
Se-In CHO
;
Yulliana JEONG
Author Information
1. Graduate Student, Graduate School of Public Health, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2022;31(1):1-10
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to examine the impact of fear and perception of infection risk on depression among service workers during prolonged Covid-19 service, and to provide basic data on the impact of COVID-19 prevention on the psychological health of service workers.
Methods:Data were collected from workers nationwide from May 24 to 31, 2021. The data were analyzed using the t-test, ANOVA, Scheffé test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis, using SPSS 28.
Results:It was found that 44.3% of the participants experienced depression (PHQ-9 total scores ≥ 10) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The general characteristics of service workers that made a difference in the level of depression were health status, smoking, and perception of infection risk.
Conclusion:Social support from institutions is needed to treat depression caused by Covid-19 among workers in the service sector.
