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.

Citations

• A national estimate of mental disorders and mortality outcomes in cancer survivors
  Thi Xuan Mai Tran, Min Sung Chung, Chihwan Cha, Boyoung Park
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PURPOSE
This study aimed to assess the educational needs that should be considered while developing an occupational education program for nursing students.
METHODS
Participants included 200 nursing students and 40 nursing professionals. The data were analyzed with SPSS/WIN 24.0 and AMOS 24.0 program, using descriptive statistics, a paired t-test, Kendall's coefficient of concordance, and confirmatory factor analysis. The Borich's Needs Assessment Model, the Locus for Focus Model, and the Jo and Lee's Model also were used. Data were collected from May 1 to 30, 2017 using a structured self-report questionnaire.
RESULTS
A significant difference was found in scores on ‘important’ and ‘present’ levels of occupational education needs for both nursing students and professionals, on all items of occupational education needs. Results relative to the Borich's model indicated that ‘stress management in the nursing practice fields’ had the highest priority rating among both nursing students (5.65) and nursing professionals (6.40), and ‘establishing my career roadmap’ (6.04) had the highest priority rating in the Jo and Lee's Model.
CONCLUSION
The present results are expected to be used as baseline data for the development of an occupational education program for nursing students.

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