서비스업 종사 직장여성의 직무 스트레스와 우울이 자살생각에 미치는 영향

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

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, x2-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.