Experiences of Middle-aged Korean-Chinese Female Migrant Workers in Korea: With Focus on Risk Factors in Work-related Musculoskeletal Diseases
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 185-194, 2013.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-64675
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was to explore situations that might put the middle-aged Korean-Chinese female migrant workers at risk for work-related musculoskeletal diseases (WMSDs). At the development phase of a continuing health project, the study aimed to clarify health promotion program needs of the migrant population.METHODS:
A qualitative description research design was used with three focus groups of 23 Korean-Chinese female migrant workers. Each focus group interview was conducted for 70-minutes using semi-structured interview guidelines. The data were analyzed using directed qualitative content analysis techniques.RESULTS:
The majority of the participants were household workers and their work included heavy material handling, standing for a long time, and working in awkward postures. They experienced discrimination from employers, lack of control at work, limitations in open-communication, job insecurity, and acculturation. They had needs to have health promotion programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases, depression and menopause as well as WMSDs.CONCLUSION:
The participants were situated in work environments with physical demanding tasks, acculturative and job-related stress and lack of opportunities to participate in health promotion programs. It is suggested to develop a comprehensive program to better meet the needs of middle-aged Korean-Chinese female migrant workers rather than targeting the reduction of WMSDs.
Full text:
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Posture
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Research Design
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Transients and Migrants
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Menopause
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Family Characteristics
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Chronic Disease
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Risk Factors
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Musculoskeletal Diseases
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Focus Groups
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Depression
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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