Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Joo Youn Shin

6 Articles

The Relationship between Job Stress and Psychosocial Stress among Nurses at a University Hospital: Hwan Cheol Kim, Keun Sang Kwon, Dai Ha Koh, Jong Han Leem, Sin Goo Park, Joo Youn Shin, Yeui Cheol Lee, Yong Kyu Kim; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2006;18(1):25-34. Published online March 31, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2006.18.1.25

OBJECTIVES
This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between job stress and psychosocial stress among nurses at a university hospital in Incheon, Korea.
METHODS
A questionnaire survey was administered to 476 nurses, of which 320 (67.2%) questionnaires were returned and 299 (62.8%) were regarded as containing reliable data for analyses. A structured self-reported questionnaire was used to assess each respondent's sociodemographics, sleep quality, physical burden, job stress and psychosocial stress. Seven domains of occupational stress (e.g., Job demand, Insufficient job control, Interpersonal conflict, Job insecurity, Lack of reward, Organizational system and Occupational climates) according to the Korean Occupational Stress Scale (KOSS) were used and psychosocial stress was measured using Dr. Chang's PWI-SF (Psychosocial Well-being Index-Short Form). We estimated the relation of job stress to psychosocial stress using univariate and logistic regression analyses.
RESULTS
The logistic regression analyses indicated that the groups with high stress in 'Insufficient job control' (OR=2.67, 95% C.I.=1.37-5.23), 'Interpersonal conflict' (OR=2.32, 95% C.I.=1.19-4.51), 'Job insecurity' (OR=2.51, 95% C.I.=1.17-5.36), 'Organizational system' (OR=2.80, 95% C.I.=1.39-5.63), and 'Lack of reward' (OR=2.98, 95% C.I.=1.55-5.74) were more likely to experience high psychosocial stress.
CONCLUSIONS
Our results tend to suggest that job stress is associated with psychosocial stress. The importance of job stress should be acknowledged and stress management programs need to be instigated to minimize the psychosocial stress caused by job stress.

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The association between effort-reward imbalance, work-life balance and depressive mood in Korean wage workers: The 4th Korean Working Conditions Survey
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Sung-Ja Yoon, Ju-Hee Hwang, Eun-Ha Park, Myeong-Hui Choe
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Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Occurrence of Medication Errors among Tehran Public Hospitals Nurses by Evaluating the Balance between Effort and Reward
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Relationship of Sleep Quality, Physical Stress, Psychological Stress, and Job Stress among Residents
So-Young Yoo, Young-Ah Choi, Young-Kyu Park, Sung-Min Cho, Kyung-Shik Lee, Ga-Young Joo, Hyun Keun Lee
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The impact of long working hours on psychosocial stress response among white-collar workers
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The Effect of Empathy on the Job Stress among Nurses
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2015; 16(6): 3911. CrossRef
Effects of Emotional Labor and Self-efficacy on Psychosocial Stress of Nurses
Jeong Hee Kim, Young Suk Park
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2015; 21(1): 111. CrossRef
The Effects of Job Stress and Psychosocial Stress among Dental Hygienists
Young-Soon Won, Han-Na Oh
Journal of dental hygiene science.2015; 15(5): 679. CrossRef
Influence of Sleep Quality, Depression and Fatigue on Job stress of Geriatric Hospital Workers
Eun-Hee Hwang
Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2015; 16(8): 5413. CrossRef
The relationships between dietary behavior and health related factors according to shift work in nurses
Ji-Myung Kim, Bok-Hee Kang
Journal of Nutrition and Health.2014; 47(6): 416. CrossRef
Relationship Between Job Stress and Turnover Intention Among Nurses in University Hospitals
Hyun-Ran Shin, Young-Chae Cho
Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2013; 14(8): 3958. CrossRef
Factors Related to Psychosocial Stress and Fatigue Symptom Among Nurses Working at Ward and Operating Room in University Hospitals
An-Sook Park, Mi-Kyung Son, Young-Chae Cho
Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2013; 14(4): 1781. CrossRef
Changes in job stress, self-efficacy, depression and health-related quality of life according to the degree of musculoskeletal symptoms for white-collar workers
Dae-Sik Ko, Dong-Jin Lee, Tae-Sung Ko
Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2013; 14(6): 2935. CrossRef
Impact of Group Dynamic Imagery Therapy on Job Stress and Psychosocial Stress of Female Nurses
Seung Mi Kim, Bong Hee Sim, Hwang Ran Ahn
Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.2012; 21(3): 167. CrossRef
Prevalence of Low Back Symptom and Impact of Job Stress among Working Women as Clinical Nurses in University Hospitals
Kyung-Jae Lee, Joo Ja Kim, Jeung-Im Kim
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing.2011; 17(5): 484. CrossRef
Influence of Nurses' Sense of Coherence on Their Stress and Quality of Life
Kyeongsug Kim, Smi Choi
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2011; 17(4): 493. CrossRef
Difference of Conflict Levels of Nurses and Nurse-aids against Doctors
Mun-Jae Lee, Man-Kyu Choi
Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2011; 12(11): 4844. CrossRef
The Work Related Psychosocial Factor and Disease among Health Professional
Sang Baek Koh
Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2010; 53(6): 467. CrossRef
Psycho-Social Well-being, Health Perception and Behavior among Clinical Nurses
Jeong-Hee Kim, Mi Yeul Hyun, Young Soon Kim, Jung Sil Kim, Sang Ok Nam, Man Sook Song, Jung Wha Lee, Na Ju Lee
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration.2010; 16(1): 26. CrossRef
Relationship between Job Stress Contents, Psychosocial Factors and Mental Health Status among University Hospital Nurses in Korea
Hyun-Suk Yoon, Young-Chae Cho
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2007; 40(5): 351. CrossRef

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Relationship of Burdened Work and Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Small-to-medium-sized Enterprises.: Sin Goo Park, Hong Jae Chae, Joo Youn Shin, Dal Young Jung, Yong Kyu Kim, Tae Jin Jung, Jong Han Leem, Hawn Cheol Kim, Yeui Cheol Lee; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2006;18(1):59-66. Published online March 31, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2006.18.1.59

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OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to evaluate relationship of burdened work and musculoskeletal symptoms in small-to-medium sized enterprises.
METHOD
After a questionnaire survey was administered to 9,950 workers in 122 workplace, 7,626 workers(76.6%) were finally selected for the study analysis. Industrial hygienists visited 122 small-to-medium sized enterprises to investigate the presence of burdened works within the workplace. The selection of jobs with significant burden was based on the Ministry of Labor's recent notification in 11 types of job description associated with musculoskeletal disorders. The subjects of this study were then divided into three categories. 1) non-burdened white collar workers, 2) non-burdened blue collar workers, and 3) burdened workers (include some VDT workers). Multiple logistic regression was used to evaluate the relationship between burdened work and musculoskeletal symptoms.
RESULTS
The burdened workers reported significantly more musculoskeletal symptoms than non-burdened white collar workers and non-burdened blue collar workers(OR:1.57, 95% CI: 1.314-1.875). There was no significant difference in reports of musculoskeletal symptoms between non-burdened white and blue collar workers.
CONCLUSION
To prevent or diminish musculoskeletal disorders in small-to-medium sized enterprises, we need to better manage burdened works.

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RahIl Hwang, Kyung Ha Kim, Min Hyun Suk, Sung Won Jung
Journal of muscle and joint health.2014; 21(1): 65. CrossRef
Analysis of the Factors Regarding Work-related Musculoskeletal Disease by Company Size
Sung Won Jung, Kyung Ha Kim, Min Hyun Suk, Rah Il Hwang
Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing.2014; 28(3): 522. CrossRef
Changes in job stress, self-efficacy, depression and health-related quality of life according to the degree of musculoskeletal symptoms for white-collar workers
Dae-Sik Ko, Dong-Jin Lee, Tae-Sung Ko
Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2013; 14(6): 2935. CrossRef
The Trends and Status of Work-related Musculoskeletal Diseases under Korean Worker's Compensation System
Kyung Ha Kim, Rah Il Hwang, Min Hyun Suk
Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing.2013; 22(2): 102. CrossRef
Health Status and Affecting Factors related to Job among Korean Women Employees
Eun-Young Hong, Sang-Dol Kim
Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society.2012; 13(9): 4107. CrossRef

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The Relationship between Job Stress and Needlestick Injury among Nurses at a University Hospital: Hwan Cheol Kim, Yong Kyu Kim, Yeui Cheol Lee, Joo Youn Shin, Jee Na Lee, Jong Han Leem, Shin Goo Park; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2005;17(3):216-224. Published online September 30, 2005; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2005.17.3.216

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OBJECTIVES
This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between job stress and needlestick injury the nurses at a University hospital in Incheon, Korea.
METHODS
A questionnaire survey was conducted targeting 476 nurses, of which 320 (67.2%) questionnaires were returned and 256 (53.8%) were regarded as being reliable data for analyses. We estimated the relation of job stress to needlestick injury using univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses.
RESULTS
One hundred sixty-five nurses (64.5%) had suffered at least one needlestick injury (included sharp injuries) during the previous year. After adjusting for potential confounders, we found that the high job control group was less likely than the other group to experience needlestick injury (OR=0.51, 95% CI=0.27-0.97). Job demand and social support, however, were unrelated to needlestick injury. The high job strain group was more likely to experience needlestick injury (OR=2.57, CI=1.13-5.83) than the low job strain group.
CONCLUSIONS
Our results tend to suggest that nurses who were in the low job control or high job strain status were more likely to suffer a high rate of needlestick injury.

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Prevalence of Low Back Symptom and Impact of Job Stress among Working Women as Clinical Nurses in University Hospitals
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Work-related Musculoskeletal Diseases and Occupational Injuries in Health Care Workers
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Organizational climate and its relationship with needlestick and sharps injuries among Japanese nurses
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Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2007; 40(5): 351. CrossRef

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A case of peripheral polyneuropathy occurring in a small enterprise processing mobile phone cases: Joo Youn Shin, Jong Han Leem, Yong Kyu Kim, Shin Goo Park, Jee Na Lee, Hwan Chul Kim, Chang Hwan Kim, Kyong Up Cho, Mi Jang; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2005;17(2):138-143. Published online June 30, 2005; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2005.17.2.138

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OBJECTIVES
We report a case of n-hexane-induced occupational peripheral polyneuropathy. The patient had been cleaning mobile phone cases using n-hexane for 3 years without proper protection in the workplace.
Method
: Physical examinations, detailed history taking, laboratory studies and electrophysiological study were done. The n-hexane concentration in the ambient air of the workplace was analysed.
RESULTS
The findings of the electrophysiological study revealed that the worker's neurologic symptoms were due to peripheral polyneuropathy. The average n-hexane concentration in the ambient air sampled at the workplace for 59 minutes was 1411.24ppm, from which the 8 hour time-weighted-average(TWA) was estimated as 882ppm. Because other alternative causes for peripheral polyneuropathy were ruled out by laboratory findings and detailed history taking, this TWA level strongly suggested that the disease was caused by n-hexane exposure.
Conclusion
: Although the neuro-toxicity of n-hexane is relatively well known, many problems have been identified in the management of this toxic material in terms of preventing toxic diseases in the workplace. We expect that this case will help in the planning of health management strategies for using n-hexane in the workplace.

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The Clinical Importance of an Increase in Serum Gamma-glutamyltransferase Concentration: Joo Youn Shin, Yong Kyu Kim, Shin Goo Park, Jee Na Lee, Hwan Chul Kim, Jong Han Leem, Yun Chul Hong; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2005;17(1):1-9. Published online March 31, 2005; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2005.17.1.1

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OBJECTIVES
Incresed gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) concentration has mainly been used as a biologic marker of alcohol drinking and liver diseases. However, some recent reports have suggested that serum GGT concentration may be an early biomarker of oxidative stress and associated with chronic diseases like hypertension, DM, hyperlipidemia, CHD, stroke etc. In this study, we analysed the factors associated with increased serum GGT level and evaluated the clinical application of serum GGT in predicting the risk of chronic diseases.
METHODS
The data were collected from 15,546 periodic health examinations, 9,660 males and 5,886 females, done at one university hospital from 2001 to 2003. We analysed self-questionnaire, physical examination and laboratory data. Statistical analyses(t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis and logistic regression analysis) were done by SPSS for windows 10.0.
RESULTS
Mean serum GGT levels were quite different according to age, sex, BMI, smoking and alcohol drinking (all P-value < 0.001), but were not different by regular vitamin intake or not (P-value=0.117). There was significant correlation between serum GGT level and the variables (of age, BMI, blood pressure, Hb, fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, AST and ALT) (all P-value < 0.001). In sex-specific multiple regression analysis, increased serum GGT level was significantly associated with age, alcohol drinking, smoking, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar and ALT in males (all P-value < 0.001), and with age, alcohol drinking, smoking, Hb, blood pressure, total cholesterol and ALT in females (all P-value < 0.05). In sex-specific logistic regression analysis, increased serum GGT level was significantly associated with risk of 'clinical abnormalities'. This risk increased about 13-fold in males and 4.6-fold in females for serum GGT level over the third quatile, compared with under the first quartile.
CONCLUSIONS
Serum GGT level is increased not only by alcohol drinking or liver diseases, but also by many other factors associated with chronic diseases and behavioral factors. Thus many factors should be considered in evaluating an increase in GGT level, even when within the upper normal range. Serum GGT level may be a predictor for the early development of chronic diseases.

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The Association of Central Obesity with Type 2 Diabetes among Koreans according to the Serum Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Level: Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study
Ji-Yeon Shin, Jun-Hyun Hwang, Jin-Young Jeong, Sung-Hi Kim, Jai-Dong Moon, Sang-Chul Roh, Young-Wook Kim, Yangho Kim, Jong-Han Leem, Young-Su Ju, Young-Seoub Hong, Eun-Hee Ha, Yong-Hwan Lee, Duk-Hee Lee, Dong-Hyun Kim
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Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis Like Erythema Multiforme Induced by Bolivian Rosewood: Joo Youn Shin, Yun Chul Hong, Jong Han Leem, Shin Goo Park, Jee Na Lee, Hwan Chul Kim; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2004;16(2):220-226. Published online June 30, 2004; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2004.16.2.220

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BACKGROUND
Woods are capable of causing allergic or irritant contact dermatitis which typically occurs on exposed areas. Because Bolivian rosewood exclusively contains the strong sensitizer R-3,4-dimethoxydalbergione, an increasing number of cases of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis has been reported.
CASE
REPORT: A 49-year-old, male, wood worker, who handled a variety of woods, developed allergic contact dermatitis. A patch test confirmed a positive reaction to one of the exotic woods, Bolivian rosewood. Allergens found in Bolivian rosewood caused this patient's dermatitis, which cleared when he avoided this wood.
CONCLUSION
Exotic woods such as Bolivian rosewood can induce occupational contact dermatitis. Measures to lower the incidence of work-related dermatitis are needed in the workplace. Especially, when cutting or sanding woods, workers should wear proper personal protection.

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