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Analysis of Cost Benefit Related to Appointing a Health Care Manager in the Construction Industry.

Hye Sun JUNG ; Jee Seon YI ; In Jae SHIN ; Eun Hi CHOI

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2016;25(2):130-140. doi:10.5807/kjohn.2016.25.2.130

PURPOSE: The construction worker has diverse harmful factors such as noise, dust, and dealing with chemicals. Therefore this research aimed to examine the necessity of appointing a health manager in the construction industry by examining the cost-benefit analysis when the construction industry appoints a health manager. METHODS: In order to calculate the healthcare staff employment cost and the benefits from their activities in 1,425 construction companies with the staff of 300 or more people during 2011, this study analyzed existing data and existing research data, as well as national data. RESULTS: Total annual costs were 99,920,070,900 won and total annual benefits were 324,807,182,625 won. Benefits were found to be 224,887,111,725 won exceeding costs. Benefit/cost ratio resulting from appointing a health manager in the construction industry workplaces was 3.25 times. CONCLUSION: The findings of this research can be used as the base data to make rational decision to positively encourage the employment of healthcare staff in construction companies pursuant to relevant laws.
Construction Industry* ; Cost-Benefit Analysis* ; Delivery of Health Care* ; Dust ; Employment ; Jurisprudence ; Noise

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Perception and Work Performance of Patient Safety among Nurses Working in Long-term Care Hospitals.

Ok Nyun MOON ; Young Im KIM ; Hyo Geun GEUN

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2016;25(2):118-129. doi:10.5807/kjohn.2016.25.2.118

PURPOSE: This study aims to examine the levels of the perception and work performance of patient safety based on the healthcare accreditation criteria among long-term care hospital nurses. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed using questionnaires. Out of 205 criteria, 39 items relevant to patient safety were selectively adapted for this study. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. RESULTS: The mean scores of perception and work performance were 4.36 and 4.24 out of 5, respectively, and the difference between them was significantly different (t=5.78, P<.001). The two variables were both significantly higher among those nurses who were older, married, head nurses, had many nursing experiences, and aware of Healthcare Accreditation than the other nurses. Positive correlations were observed between perception and work performance in all three sub-systems. The relations between these two in the patient care system was the most highly correlated (r=.894, P<.001). The lowest scores of perception and work performances were fire-related criteria (i.e., reporting). CONCLUSION: Overall, subject's perception proves to be higher than their work performance. It is necessary to develop some viable environment and training programs to enhance their work performance up to the level of their perception of patient safety.
Accreditation ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Delivery of Health Care ; Education ; Humans ; Long-Term Care* ; Nursing ; Nursing, Supervisory ; Patient Care ; Patient Safety* ; Work Performance*

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The Effects of Customer Contact Service to the Mental Health among Korean Taxi Drivers.

Bokim LEE

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2016;25(2):108-117. doi:10.5807/kjohn.2016.25.2.108

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between customer contact service and mental health among Korean taxi drivers. METHODS: This was a secondary analysis of data collected from the 2015 Korean Working Conditions Survey. The sample included 496 taxi drivers in South Korea. The effect of customer contact service on mental health was analyzed using logistic regression analysis. The independent variables were general characteristics, working conditions, and hazardous factors in interactive service. RESULTS: The prevalence of poor mental health was 56.3%. Taxi drivers experienced emotional involvement (17.2%), hiding feeling (32.0%), and contact with angry clients (18.3%) in their job. During the first month of their work, 33.7% experienced verbal abuse and 12.3% threats/humiliating behaviors. In bivariate analysis, verbal abuse, threats/humiliating behaviors, and physical violence were associated with mental health of taxi drivers. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed 'emotional involvement' and 'contact with angry clients' were significant predictors of mental health. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study may be useful in developing intervention programs to improve the mental health of taxi drivers in South Korea.
Korea ; Logistic Models ; Mental Health* ; Physical Abuse ; Prevalence

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The Effects of Shift Work and Hours of Sleep on Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Workers.

Hyunju PARK

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2016;25(2):96-107. doi:10.5807/kjohn.2016.25.2.96

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of shift work and hours of sleep on metabolic syndrome in Korean workers. METHODS: This study used the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data of 2014. The study included 1,579 Korean workers aged over 20. χ2 test, t-test, and hierarchical multiple logistic regression were used for statistical analysis of data. RESULTS: From the univariate analysis, hours of sleep, regular work, occupational group, sex, age, marital status, education, smoking, and self-rated health were significantly related to metabolic syndrome. After adjusting demographic, occupational, and health-related variables, workers with under 6 hours/day of sleep showed higher risk for metabolic syndrome (AOR: 1.56, 95% CI: 1.01~2.44), and shift work was not significantly related to metabolic syndrome. Male laborers and workers aged 40 or older also showed higher risk for metabolic syndrome. CONCLUSION: Results of this study suggest that workers with under 6 hours of sleep, male laborers and workers aged 40 or older are the risk groups of metabolic syndrome. Therefore, prevention and management program for metabolic syndrome should be implemented for this population.
Education ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Marital Status ; Nutrition Surveys ; Occupational Groups ; Smoke ; Smoking

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Characteristics of Burn Types, Causes, and Treatment in Hospitalized Female Patients with Industrial Injuries.

Ji Na KIM ; Hee Sun KANG

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2016;25(2):85-95. doi:10.5807/kjohn.2016.25.2.85

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the burn characteristics of female patients hospitalized in a burn center. METHODS: This is a retrospective descriptive study. The subjects were 222 female patients aged over 19 years old having burn injuries from work sites between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2014. Data were collected using electronic medical records about the burn-related characteristics. The data were analyzed descriptively. RESULTS: Many of the subjects were in their forties and fifties. Most subjects showed burns with an area of less than 10% of the body surface with a severity of second degree. Scalding burns were the most frequent. Contact burns were usually of third-degree severity and occurred on hands and wrists. Flame burns affected the largest body surface area and frequently occurred on the face and mainly caused by explosion of a stove or kitchen gas. Chemical burns frequently occurred on the lower limbs. CONCLUSION: Female workers are exposed to the hazards of burn injuries in industrial accidents. Types of burn differ depending on the workplace conditions. Therefore, preventative measures for burn injuries should be established in accordance with the characteristics of each industry to which female workers belong.
Accidents, Occupational ; Body Surface Area ; Burn Units ; Burns* ; Burns, Chemical ; Electronic Health Records ; Explosions ; Female* ; Hand ; Humans ; Lower Extremity ; Retrospective Studies ; Wrist

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Influence of Job Stress and Depression on Suicide Ideation of Women-workers in Service Industries.

Hyun Ju LEE ; Hye Sun JUNG

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2014;23(3):189-196. doi:10.5807/kjohn.2014.23.3.189

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship of job stress, depression and to identify factors influencing suicide ideation of women-workers. METHODS: The research was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data collection was done using self-report questionnaires with 348 women-workers who agreed to participate in the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, chi2-test, logistic regression analysis by using SPSS/WIN 18.0. RESULTS: The results showed, among the independent variables, drinking, job stress, depression are significant factors that influence women-workers' suicide ideation. Women-workers' depression is 3.05 times higher (p<.002), and job stress 1.03 times higher suicide ideation (p<.045), and drinking 2.15 times higher suicidal ideation (p<.006). CONCLUSION: The results indicate that suicide ideation is highly prevalent in women-workers, especially among people with depression and job stress. It is necessary to seek how to prevent and manage womenworkers' suicide ideation considering features.
Data Collection ; Depression* ; Drinking ; Logistic Models ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Suicidal Ideation ; Suicide*

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A Comparative Study on Health Status and Health Determinants of Foreign Workers and Native Workers.

Bokim LEE

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2014;23(3):180-188. doi:10.5807/kjohn.2014.23.3.180

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the health status between foreign workers and native workers and to examine the influencing factors of health status of foreign and native workers. METHODS: This was a secondary analysis of the data collected from the 3rd (2011) Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS). The sample included 101 foreign workers and 101 native workers matched by age and gender. RESULTS: The difference in health status between foreign workers and native workers was not statistically significant. The most commonly complained health problem of foreign workers was muscle pain of the upper limbs. Among foreign workers, hazard exposure, coworker support and supervisor support were significant predictors of health status. Among native workers, income level and obesity were significant predictors of health status. CONCLUSION: For health management and health promotion of foreign workers, employers and health providers need to establish coworker supporting systems in workplace and improvement strategies of work environment. Particularly, they must pay closer attention to management of foreign workers' musculoskeletal disorder.
Health Promotion ; Myalgia ; Obesity ; Upper Extremity

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Correlation between Fatigue and Quality of Life Caused by Stress of Researchers' Work.

Hye Joo PARK ; Yun Young KIM ; Ki Hyun PARK ; Si Woo LEE ; Jong Hyang YOO

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2014;23(3):171-179. doi:10.5807/kjohn.2014.23.3.171

PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to provide baseline data by utilizing solutions to health problems caused by work-related stress and to examine a way of treatment by comparing and analyzing how the stresses link to fatigue and quality of researchers' life. METHODS: A survey was conducted with 50 researchers working for in H research institute in Daejeon Metropolitan City from April 10th to May 10th, 2012 to examine the correlation of work stress, fatigue and quality of life. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test to look into examine the difference in work stress, fatigue, and quality of life. Also, the correlation of work stress, fatigue and quality of life was measured through by the Pearson correlation coefficient. The data collected through the questionnaires was were analyzed by SPSS 21.0 based on the significant level with a p-value, 0.05. RESULTS: The results showed that fatigue was caused by work stresses in researchers and quality of life was ranked in a relatively low level. Correlation of work stresses, quality of life and fatigue and work stresses against mental health index was negative and fatigue against physical index was also negative. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to maintain more detailed provisions in order to improve mental health and stress level of researchers. Moreover, systematic, in-depth evaluation should be done to reduce researcher's work-related stress and fatigue. In addition, stress management and prevention program should be implemented for these researchers.
Academies and Institutes ; Fatigue* ; Humans ; Mental Health ; Quality of Life* ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Research Personnel

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Predictors of Mammography Performance in Job Women.

Young Im KIM ; Chang Hyun LEE

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2013;22(4):343-351.

PURPOSE: This study was to identify factors affecting mammography screening behavior in job women by attitude, social influence and self-efficacy model. METHODS: The data were obtained from 171 job women in one residency area by structural questionnaire from March to June 2013 and analysed by using chi2-test, ANOVA, Spearman's correlation and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The each performance rate was 45.1% in mammography, 44.9% in breast self examination and 48.5% in physical examination. The mammography performance rate in job women showed higher significance in the groups of 1) older age, urban residency, marital status or high economic state, 2) shorter office hours or higher job position, 3) childbirth experience or menopause and 4) preferring soy bean food, practicing regular exercise, suffering chronic disease or receiving radiation therapy. Attitude, social influences and self-efficacy made significant differences in mammography performance. Logistic regression analysis showed that 50 years or older, urban residency, social influences towards mammography and high self-efficacy were significant relationship. CONCLUSION: In order to increase the mammography performance rate, the intervention strategies are needed to increase positive social influences or self-efficacy and to offer public information to younger age.
Breast Neoplasms ; Breast Self-Examination ; Chronic Disease ; Female ; Humans ; Internship and Residency ; Logistic Models ; Mammography* ; Marital Status ; Mass Screening ; Menopause ; Parturition ; Physical Examination ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Soybeans

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Predictors of Mammography Performance in Job Women.

Young Im KIM ; Chang Hyun LEE

Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2013;22(4):343-351.

PURPOSE: This study was to identify factors affecting mammography screening behavior in job women by attitude, social influence and self-efficacy model. METHODS: The data were obtained from 171 job women in one residency area by structural questionnaire from March to June 2013 and analysed by using chi2-test, ANOVA, Spearman's correlation and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The each performance rate was 45.1% in mammography, 44.9% in breast self examination and 48.5% in physical examination. The mammography performance rate in job women showed higher significance in the groups of 1) older age, urban residency, marital status or high economic state, 2) shorter office hours or higher job position, 3) childbirth experience or menopause and 4) preferring soy bean food, practicing regular exercise, suffering chronic disease or receiving radiation therapy. Attitude, social influences and self-efficacy made significant differences in mammography performance. Logistic regression analysis showed that 50 years or older, urban residency, social influences towards mammography and high self-efficacy were significant relationship. CONCLUSION: In order to increase the mammography performance rate, the intervention strategies are needed to increase positive social influences or self-efficacy and to offer public information to younger age.
Breast Neoplasms ; Breast Self-Examination ; Chronic Disease ; Female ; Humans ; Internship and Residency ; Logistic Models ; Mammography* ; Marital Status ; Mass Screening ; Menopause ; Parturition ; Physical Examination ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Soybeans

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