Correlates of Depressive Symptoms and Stress among Korean Women Care-workers for Older Adults Dwelling in Community / 한국직업건강간호학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
;
: 10-18, 2017.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-194652
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study identified the prevalence of depressive symptoms and explored correlates of depressive symptoms among Korean women care-workers caring older adults living in community.METHODS:
A total of 465 participants were recruited for the study. Depressive symptoms was measured by the CES-D10 and distress was assessed using a single question given 5 Likert scale.RESULTS:
The prevalence of depressive symptoms and distress among care-workers were 32.5% and 32.0% respectively. Work environment safety, violence exposure experience, work-family conflict, weekly care work time, and poor health status were significantly associated with depressive symptoms. Only violence exposure experience and poor health status were associated with distress.CONCLUSION:
Our findings suggest more attention on mental health of care-workers and their risky work condition such as violence.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Violence
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Mental Health
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Prevalence
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Depression
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Exposure to Violence
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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