Table 2.
Association between alcohol, hyperlipidemia, self-reported neck pain, poor sleep status, depression, and perceived work-related stress among white-collar Taiwanese workers in China, 2007 (n = 156).
| Variables | Perceived Work-Related Stress % | Non-Perceived Work-Related Stress % | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | |||
| Yes | 78.4 | 63.8 | 0.048 |
| No | 21.6 | 36.2 | |
| Hyperlipidemia | |||
| Yes | 20.6 | 8.5 | 0.045 |
| No | 79.4 | 91.5 | |
| Self-reported neck pain | |||
| Yes | 22.7 | 6.8 | 0.009 |
| No | 77.3 | 93.2 | |
| Poor sleep | |||
| Yes | 24.7 | 10.5 | 0.0315 |
| No | 75.3 | 89.5 | |
| Depression (BDI scores) | |||
| Minimal depression | 77.3 | 93.2 | 0.009 |
| Mild/moderate/severe depression | 22.6 | 6.8 |
Other independent variables in this study (demographics, medical history, lifestyle, and self-reported symptoms) were not significantly associated with perceived work-related stress.