Citation

Kim SY, Shin DW, Oh KS, Kim EJ, Park YR, Shin YC, Lim SW. Psychiatry Investig. 2018; 15(2): 156-163.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Korean Neuropsychiatric Association)

DOI

10.30773/pi.2017.05.31.1

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE In this study, the relationship between occupational stress and suicidal ideation was investigated, focusing on gender differences among Korean employees.

METHODS Cross-sectional data for 53,969 workers were collected at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital health screening centers. Risk of suicidal ideation was assessed using a self-reported questionnaire examining suicidal ideation during the past year. Occupational stress was measured using 24 items of the Korean Occupational Stress Scale-Short Form (KOSS-SF). Logistic regression analysis was employed to estimate the odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of the relationships between suicidal ideation and components of occupational stress.

RESULTS In multivariable-adjusted models, all job stress contributed to increased risk of suicidal ideation in males. Most subscales, except insufficient job control and organizational system, were risk factors of suicidal ideation in females. Further adjustments for depression markedly attenuated this relationship. However, the effects of insufficient job control and lack of reward on suicidal ideation remained significant in males, and interpersonal conflict remained significant in females.

CONCLUSION The results suggest that occupational stress plays a significant role in increasing risk of suicidal ideation through elevation of depressive symptoms. Gender differences in components of occupational stress associated with suicidal ideation were also observed. © 2018 Korean Neuropsychiatric Association.

Language: en

Keywords

Gender; adult; human; Suicide; female; male; suicidal ideation; depression; Occupational stress; sex difference; scoring system; risk assessment; risk factor; mass screening; major clinical study; controlled study; questionnaire; self report; cross-sectional study; employee; Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale; Article; job stress; Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test; Likert scale; South Korean