Relationship between Job Stress and Depressive Symptoms among Field Firefighters

Kim, Tae Woo; Kim, Kyoo Sang; Ahn, Yeon Soon

doi:10.35371/kjoem.2010.22.4.378

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“…This result is inconsistent with findings from other workers who are vulnerable to occupational stress. In studies on occupational stress in firefighters, KOSS domains were linked to depressive symptoms [ 17 , 18 ] and sleep disorders [ 19 ]. However, the domains with significant associations differed from those in our study, perhaps because of differences in the characteristics of workers and related outcomes.…”

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Factors associated with suicide ideation among subway drivers in Korea

Byun

Kim

Lee

et al. 2016

Ann of Occup and Environ Med

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BackgroundThere were several suicide events of subway drivers in Korea. The aim of this study is to explore work-related factors associated with suicide ideation among subway drivers.MethodsWe analyzed data from 980 male subway drivers. A section of the Korean version of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (K-CIDI 2.1) was administered by trained interviewers to judge whether a driver has suicide ideation and to diagnose psychiatric disorders. A questionnaire was also administered to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, work environments, occupational stress, person under train (PUT) experience, and work-related problems. Occupational stress was examined by using the Korean Occupational Stress Scale (KOSS). Logistic regression was applied to evaluate the association between work-related factors and suicide ideation among subway drivers.ResultsRegarding work-related problems, conflict with passengers and sudden stops due to the emergency bell were significantly associated with suicide ideation. MDD, PTSD, and panic disorder were strongly associated with suicide ideation. In the analysis of occupational stress, insufficient job control (OR 2.34) and lack of reward (OR 2.52) were associated with suicide ideation even after being adjusted for psychiatric disorders and other work-related factors.ConclusionsInsufficient job control and lack of reward were associated with suicide ideation among subway drivers. Strategies for drivers to have autonomy while working and to achieve effort-reward balance should be implemented. Furthermore, drivers who have experienced negative work-related problems should be managed appropriately.

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Factors associated with suicide ideation among subway drivers in Korea

Byun

Kim

Lee

et al. 2016

Ann of Occup and Environ Med

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“…A qualitative study in Korea indicated that in organisational systems, firefighters’ complaints include low allowances, bottlenecked promotions, and a rigid corporate culture [ 2 ]. Using the same job stress questionnaire used in this study, research conducted by KOSS found that organisational system, as a job stress factor of firefighters, was significantly higher than that found in the general population [ 15 ].…”

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The effect of organisational system on self-rated depression in a panel of male municipal firefighters

An¹,

Chung²,

Kim³

et al. 2015

Ann of Occup and Environ Med

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ObjectivesThe present study evaluated the effects of job stress, including organisational system to self-rated depression through a panel study of male municipal firefighters in the Republic of Korea.MethodsA panel of 186 municipal firefighters reported self-rated depressive symptoms according to the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The effects of job stress were evaluated using the Korea Occupational Stress Scale, taken one year earlier and classified by the median value. Panel members were classified into Depression or Control groups according to BDI scores, with a cut-off level of ‘over mild depression’ in a follow-up survey.ResultsThe Depression group included 17 (9.1%) workers. Firefighters who scored high on occupational system had an 8.3 times greater risk of being assigned to the Depression group than those who had not (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 8.03, 95% confidence interval (CI) = [1.73–37.22]). In contrast, job stress from a ‘difficult physical environment’ revealed negative risks related to being classified in the Depression group (AOR = 0.20, 95% CI = [0.04–0.92]).ConclusionsAlthough the healthy worker effect may be involved, job stress based on perceptions of organisational system was a strong risk factor for depression. A comprehensive approach should be considered that encompasses social issues when assessing or mental health in high-risk groups, as well as the practical issue of physiochemical hazards.

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“…외상 후 스트레스는 장기적으로 우울증으로 진행될 수 있으며 우울로 인해 자살까지도 보고 되어 소방공무원의 정신건강을 크게 위협하고 있다. 소방 공무원의 직무 스트레스는 우울 증상과 높은 관련성을 보이 며 (5) 수면장애도 마찬가지로 외상 후 스트레스의 주요증상 으로 밝혀져 피로 및 신체적인 고갈상태의 영향 요인이 된 다 (6) . 또한, 스트레스 대처 수단으로 음주를 시도 (7,8) 하는 등 직무 스트레스와 그로 인한 우울은 소방공무원들의 삶의 질 (9) 과 심리적 복지감 (10,11) 을 낮추는데도 큰 영향을 끼친다.…”

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Effects of Forest Therapy Program on Stress levels and Mood State in Fire Fighters

Park¹,

Kang²,

An³

et al. 2019

Fire Sci. Eng

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This study was conducted to investigate the effects of a forest therapy program on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mood states of fire fighters. A total of 293 participants completed two psychological questionnaires before and after the program was conducted: the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL) and the Profile of Mood States (POMS). Data were analyzed with paired t-test and ANCOVA using SPSS 24.0. The PTSD results showed a significant decrease from 11.38 ± 12.58 points before the program to 6.91 ± 10.50 points after the program. Results of the POMS questionnaire revealed an increase in positive factors and a decrease in negative factors, with a significant overall decrease in POMS results from 8.58 ± 18.47 points before the program to-0.63 ± 15.83 points after the program. As a result of analyzing the differences in stress reduction effects according to the amount of sleep participants had, PTSD showed improvement at 6-8 hours of sleep. These results are expected to be utilized as a basis for stress management and relief in fire fighters.

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Relationship between Job Stress and Depressive Symptoms among Field Firefighters

Cited by 19 publications

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Factors associated with suicide ideation among subway drivers in Korea

Factors associated with suicide ideation among subway drivers in Korea

The effect of organisational system on self-rated depression in a panel of male municipal firefighters

Effects of Forest Therapy Program on Stress levels and Mood State in Fire Fighters

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