Korean J Adult Nurs.  2023 Aug;35(3):254-263. 10.7475/kjan.2023.35.3.254.

Factors Associated with Stress among Employed Korean Cancer Survivors: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study Based on National Data

• Kim K
• Oh B

• KMID: 2545839
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2023.35.3.254

Abstract

Purpose
The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with stress among Korean cancer survivors who are employed.
Methods
A cross-sectional descriptive methodology was applied, and secondary analysis was performed using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2014 to 2018. A total of 245 employed cancer survivors were included, and data were analyzed using either the χ² test or the independent t-test, as well as multiple logistic regression analysis.
Results
Four factors were found to be associated with stress among employed cancer survivors: age (Odds Ratio [OR]=0.96, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]=0.94~0.98), gender (with men less likely to be stressed; OR=0.46, 95% CI=0.23~0.91), self-rated health status (OR=1.44, 95% CI=1.03~2.02), and having planned suicide in the previous year (OR=22.98, 95% CI=2.10~251.83).
Conclusion
To facilitate a successful return to work for cancer survivors, it is necessary to develop a stress intervention and/or rehabilitation program that comprehensively considers sociodemographic characteristics, current health status, health behaviors, and mental health.

Keyword

Cancer survivors; Cross-sectional studies; Occupations; Return to work