Mental Health Status Profiles of Dentists in South Korea: A Latent Profile Analysis Approach

• 발행기관: 대한신경정신의학회
• 저자명: Chisung Yuh Sojin Yoon Kyungwon Song Heon-Jeong Lee Young-Mee Lee Chul-Hyun Cho
• 간행물 정보: 『Psychiatry Investigation』제21권 제11호, 1193~1202쪽, 전체 10쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 정신과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.11.18

국문 초록

Objective Dentists encounter unique occupational challenges, including stress, depression, and anxiety, that can impact their mental well-being. Therefore, it is essential to identify dentists’ mental health statuses and the factors influencing them. Understanding the heterogeneity in dentists’ mental health is crucial for tailored interventions. To investigate different mental health profiles within the dentist population and understand the characteristics of each type. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed 261 Korean dentists from a sample of 1,520. Using latent profile analysis, participants were classified into distinct mental health profiles based on self-reported stress, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and sleep quality. Demographic and occupational variables were analyzed to explore their association with mental health profiles. Results Three distinct mental health profiles were identified: high, moderate, and low. Factors such as drinking frequency, socioeconomic status, income, and work hours significantly influenced profile classification. Significant differences in job satisfaction were observed among the profiles. Conclusion This study underscores the importance of personalized interventions to address the specific needs of each mental health profile, aiming to improve job satisfaction and overall mental health in the dental profession.

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Dentists Mental health Job stress Job satisfaction