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Int J Soc Psychiatry ; 70(1): 132-143, 2024 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37681323

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Over the past 5 years, the number of Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan has grown rapidly to become the largest group of migrant workers in the country. They hold various statuses of residence and are subjected to multifactorial stressors. AIMS: The current study's aim is to investigate the association between psychological distress experienced by Vietnamese workers and their work environment. Another aim is to discuss issues involving migrant workers by comparing the characteristics of workers in the major statuses of residence. METHODS: The study applied a cross-sectional design, and included a nationwide self-administered online questionnaire that was conducted in Vietnamese in 2022. The questionnaire included the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), workplace interpersonal factors as well as factors related to work and health. A multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to investigate factors associated with psychological distress. RESULTS: Of 933 Vietnamese workers, 37% were grouped as distressed under the K10 cutoff. Fewer opportunities to speak with Japanese co-workers, lower welfare and workload ratings, and the visa statuses including 'Technical Intern Training' were significantly associated with psychological distress. Unexpectedly, those in 'Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services (ESI)' category who are deemed to hold better conditions demonstrated the highest amounts of distress. CONCLUSION: Outside of unsatisfactory working environments, differing situations depending on status of residence could produce various sources of distress. The difficult aspects of Japan's distinct culture seem to contribute to their distress, especially for those who have more interactions with Japanese co-workers. A push for a multicultural society, where migrant workers can pursue proactive life designs of their own choosing, is warranted.


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Mental Health , Transients and Migrants , Humans , Japan , Cross-Sectional Studies , Vietnam
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Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi ; 47(6): 455-61, 2009 Jun.
Article in Japanese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19601518

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We retrospectively studied clinical cases of lung cancer complicated by pulmonary aspergillosis. A total of 19 cases with average age of 69.5 years were encountered over the last 9 years. All had a history of smoking and 18 were men. In 2 cases, pulmonary aspergillosis and lung cancer were diagnosed concurrently. Pulmonary aspergillosis was diagnosed first in 4 cases and lung cancer was diagnosed first in 13 cases, in 11 of which pulmonary aspergillosis developed after surgery for lung cancer. In the non-operated group 5 cases had complications at the same site and 3 had complications at a different site. In the operated group, 10 cases subsequently had ipsilateral pulmonary aspergillosis and 1 case had contralateral pulmonary aspergillosis. Thirteen cases received antifungal medication. Lung cancer therapy is a risk factor for pulmonary aspergillosis. Careful medication is recommended.


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Lung Neoplasms/complications , Pulmonary Aspergillosis/complications , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Retrospective Studies
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