The proportion of participants with a high score was 15% (n ¼ 106). Having little conversation
with their supervisor and/or coworkers significantly increased the risk of depression [odds ratio
(OR) 1.8], as did high job overload (OR 2.7) and job dissatisfaction (OR 3.8), compared with employees
who frequently conversed with their supervisor and/or coworkers. Caring for elderly relatives as a
prominent characteristic of an employee was a significant risk factor for depression