Association between working after retirement age and lower depressive symptoms among Korean older adults.

Background: The global older adult population is growing rapidly, with over 14 % of South Korea's population being aged ≥60 years. This trend is expected to increase societal and economic burdens. Employing older adults can mitigate labor shortages, improve health, and reduce depressive symptoms.

Comparative Hepatic Outcomes of SGLT2i or DPP4i Compared to GLP-1RA in CHB and T2DM Patients.

Background: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing among chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. However, the relative efficacy of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i), compared with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), among such at-risk populations remains unclear in terms of reducing liver-related events (LRE).

Methods: Using a nationwide database (2019-2022), we identified CHB patients with diabetes (age ≥ 40) and established two new-user cohorts: SGLT2i vs.

Statin use and liver-related prognosis among patients with MASLD.

Background & Aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a highly prevalent liver condition. We investigated whether statin use reduces liver-related events (LREs) risk among patients with MASLD or MASLD with increased alcohol intake (MetALD).

Methods: This nationwide cohort study included individuals aged ≥40 years with MASLD/MetALD undergoing health examinations between 2012 and 2013.

Association Between Organizational Downsizing and Depressive Symptoms Among Korean Workers: A Cross-sectional Analysis.

Background: Organizational downsizing may be significantly linked to depressive symptoms, yet research on this impact in Asian contexts is limited. This study investigates the association between downsizing during the COVID-19 pandemic and depressive symptoms across diverse employment statuses.

Methods: This study used the data from 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey.

Association Between Sickness Presenteeism and Depressive Symptoms by Occupation and Employment Type During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: Sickness presenteeism (SP) has gained attention in occupational health. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between SP and depressive symptoms by occupation and employment type during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korea.

Methods: Community Health Survey data (August 16 to October 31, 2020-2021) were used to assess depressive symptoms and SP among workers ( = 221,241; mean age 46.

Inequality in Mortality and Cardiovascular Risk Among Young, Low-Income, Self-Employed Workers: Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Self-employment is a significant component of South Korea's labor force; yet, it remains relatively understudied in the context of occupational safety and health. Owing to different guidelines for health checkup participation among economically active individuals, disparities in health maintenance may occur across varying employment statuses.

Objective: This study aims to address such disparities by comparing the risk of all-cause mortality and comorbidities between the self-employed and employee populations in South Korea, using nationwide data.

Comparison of the Association Between Presenteeism and Absenteeism among Replacement Workers and Paid Workers: Cross-sectional Studies and Machine Learning Techniques.

Background: Replacement drivers represent a significant portion of platform labor in the Republic of Korea, often facing night shifts and the demands of emotional labor. Research on replacement drivers is limited due to their widespread nature. This study examined the levels of presenteeism and absenteeism among replacement drivers in comparison to those of paid male workers in the Republic of Korea.

Liver Cancer Risk Across Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and/or Alcohol: A Nationwide Study.

Introduction: New terminologies of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have been developed. We assessed hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk across MASLD and/or alcohol intake.

Methods: We included participants aged 40-79 years receiving a national health checkup from 2009 to 2010 in the Republic of Korea, classified as follows: non-MASLD, MASLD, MASLD with increased alcohol intake (MetALD; weekly alcohol 210-420 g for male and 140-350 g for female individuals), and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD; excessive alcohol intake with weekly alcohol ≥420 g for male or ≥350 g for female individuals).

Socioeconomic Disparities in the Association Between All-Cause Mortality and Health Check-Up Participation Among Healthy Middle-Aged Workers: A Nationwide Study.

Background: This study assessed the relationship between non-participation in health check-ups and all-cause mortality and morbidity, considering socioeconomic status.

Methods: Healthy, middle-aged (35-54 years) working individuals who maintained either self-employed or employee status from 2006-2010 were recruited in this retrospective cohort study from the National Health Insurance Service in Korea. Health check-up participation was calculated as the sum of the number of health check-ups in 2007-2008 and 2009-2010.

Exploring the relationship between work-family conflict and sleep disturbance: a study on stratification and interaction.

Introduction: Despite several studies on the association between work-family conflict (WFC) and sleep disturbances, a more comprehensive approach considering occupational factors is lacking. We aimed to analyze this association among Korean workers and the combined effects of WFC and job-related factors on sleep disturbance.

Methods: Data on paid workers from the sixth Korean Working Conditions Survey were analyzed.

Association between exposure to violence, job stress and depressive symptoms among gig economy workers in Korea.

Background: Gig workers, also known as platform workers, are independent workers who are not employed by any particular company. The number of gig economy workers has rapidly increased worldwide in the past decade. There is a dearth of occupational health studies among gig economy workers.

Risk of psychological distress by decrease in economic activity, gender, and age due to COVID-19: A multinational study.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2-virus. COVID-19 has officially been declared as the latest in the list of pandemics by WHO at the start of 2020. This study investigates the associations among decrease in economic activity, gender, age, and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic considering the economic status and education level of countries using multinational surveys.

Teleworking Is Significantly Associated with Anxiety Symptoms and Sleep Disturbances among Paid Workers in the COVID-19 Era.

Due to social distancing during COVID-19, teleworking has spread in Korea. Accordingly, the effects of teleworking on physical and mental health have emerged. We aim to determine the association between teleworking and mental health, including anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbance, in paid workers.

The Association between Replacement Drivers and Depressive Symptoms.

A replacement driver is a type of gig worker who provides driving services to the target point with the drunk driver's own car. This study aimed to examine the association of replacement drivers (ref: paid workers) with depressive symptoms. Information on replacement drivers was collected through online/offline surveys.

Statin use is associated with better post-operative prognosis among patients with hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background: The high postoperative recurrence rate of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant challenge. Patient metabolic factors are potential disease modifiers and should be examined as risk factors for postoperative prognosis. Here, we assessed the association between long-term statin use and HCC recurrence after surgical resection of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related HCC.

Post-operative recurrence of liver cancer according to antiviral therapy for detectable hepatitis B viremia: A nationwide study.

Background: High postoperative recurrence of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-infected hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a significant challenge. Here, we aimed to compare the postoperative HCC recurrence between patients with AVT for detectable serum HBV-DNA vs. those without.

The significant association between quick return and depressive symptoms and sleep disturbances in paid workers: A nationwide survey.

Objectives: Although many studies have examined the association between shift work and depression or insomnia, few studies have examined the relationship between quick return (QR) to work and depressive symptoms, regardless of shift work. Thus, in this study, we aimed to assess the association between depressive symptoms (DS)/sleep disturbances (SDs) and QR.

Methods: Data from the 6 Korean Working Conditions Survey (2020) were used for this study.

Prognostic Impact of MAFLD Following Surgical Resection of Hepatitis B Virus-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Nationwide Cohort Study.

The association between the metabolic effects of hepatic steatosis as a part of postoperative outcomes of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has rarely been studied. This study aimed to assess the relationship between metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and patients’ prognoses following curative resection of HBV-related HCC. Patients who underwent surgical resection for HBV-related HCC between 2009 and 2015 were recruited.

Comparable Mortality Between Asian Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Under Long-Term Antiviral Therapy vs Matched Control: A Population-Based Study.

Introduction: Antiviral therapy (AVT) substantially improved the prognosis for patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Head-to-head comparisons of prognosis between treated patients with CHB and the general population are scarce. We directly compared the prognosis between Asian patients with CHB receiving AVT and the general population.