Prevalence and correlates of depression and psychological distress among garment factory employees in Hambantota district, Sri Lanka
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Depression affects 16.8% of Sri Lankan garment workers, linked to medical conditions and extra work hours. Early identification and treatment can improve worker well-being and productivity.
Area Of Science
- Occupational Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background
- Garment factory employees in Asia face high depression rates, impacting productivity.
- Depression is a reversible factor affecting garment workforce output.
- Addressing depression can enhance garment workers' quality of life and factory productivity.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the prevalence of depression among garment factory workers in Sri Lanka's Hambantota district.
- To identify factors associated with depression in this population.
- To inform targeted interventions for mental health support in the garment industry.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample size of 381 garment factory employees.
- Multistage random sampling ensured representative participant selection.
- The General Health Questionnaire-12 and Beck Depression Inventory-II were used for screening.
Main Results
- The prevalence of depression was 16.80% (95% CI: 13.04-20.55%).
- Depression correlated with chronic medical conditions, psychiatric history, self-harm history, and relationship status (divorced/separated).
- Working extra duty hours was the only identified job-related factor associated with depression.
Conclusions
- Depression prevalence in Hambantota garment workers exceeds the national average but is lower than in other Asian developing countries.
- Medical history and personal circumstances are significant correlates of depression.
- Workplace interventions addressing extra duty hours may help mitigate depression risk.
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