Influence of Living and Working Environments on Depressive Symptoms among Myanmar Migrant Workers in the South of Thailand

Hnuploy, Kanit; Laohasiriwong, Wongsa; Sornlorm, Kittipong; Nutrawong, Thitima

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2019/42293.13205

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“…Half of them are Myanmar migrant workers (1.3 million), about 235,000 in the southern region of Thailand. Almost one-fourth of them is in Surat Thani province (57,000 populations) mainly working in agriculture and fishery manufacturing (10) .…”

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Pre-hypertension among Myanmar Migrant Workers in Surat Thani Province

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The objectives of this cross-sectional analytical research were to describe the prevalence of pre-hypertension and assess factors associated with pre-hypertension among Myanmar migrant workers in Surat Thani province. Data were collected from October 2020–March 2021. Of these, 508 samples were selected using the multi-stage random sampling method. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression. The results show that Myanmar migrant workers had pre-hypertension at 68.30 percent (95%CI: 64.12-72.72). Factors associated with pre-hypertension were; age over 30 years old (Adjusted odd ratios [AOR] = 2.77; 95%CI: 1.77-4.33), overweight or obese (AOR = 2.30; 95%CI: 1.50-3.53), family expenditure ≥5,000 baht/month (AOR = 2.28; 95%CI: 1.17-4.44), not received health information (AOR = 2.28; 95%CI: 1.44-3.61), males (AOR = 1.97; 95%CI: 1.27-3.07), working experience ≥48 months (AOR = 1.69; 95%CI: 1.06-2.71), and working period ≤8 hours/day (AOR = 1.60; 95%CI: 1.03-2.49), respectively. In summary, it was found that two-thirds of Myanmar migrant workers had pre-hypertension. In addition, the factors such as demographic characteristics, socioeconomic, and health information were associated with pre-hypertension.

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“…The results of this study revealed that 9.29% of Laos migrant workers had depression compared to 69.69% of Cambodian migrant workers working in Thailand. 19 Approximately 53.03% of Burmese migrant workers working in southern Thailand had depression, 20 which is higher than that observed among Laos migrant workers. Consequently, it is possible that since the lifestyle, tradition and culture of Northeast Thailand is similar to those in Laos, it is easier for Laos migrant workers to adapt as compared to labour groups from other countries.…”

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Association of socioeconomic conditions and quality of life with depression among Laos migrant workers in Northeast Thailand: multilevel-level logistics regression analysis

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Prasit

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Currently, an increasing number of workers are migrating to Thailand; a trend that is increasing along with the economic growth of the country. However, the cultural conditions, traditions and adjustments of migrant workers in Thailand have a significant impact on their mental state, leading to mental health problems. This study used a cross-sectional analytical study design and secondary data. This study investigated the relationship of socioeconomic conditions and quality of life with depression among migrant workers from Laos employed in Northeast Thailand. The study was conducted from January 2019 to December 2020. Study participants included 1,205 Laos migrant workers working in Northeast Thailand. Data was analysed using Multi-level Logistic Regression Analysis to determine the relationship of socioeconomic conditions and quality of life with depression. The effects of covariates were controlled and adjusted odds ratio (AOR) values and 95% confidence intervals (CI) are presented. The results of the study revealed that the prevalence of depression was 9.29% (95%CI: 7.78–11.07) and factors affecting depression among Laos migrant workers included low-moderate psychological quality of life (AOR =6.69, CI: 2.96–15.10), low-moderate social quality of life (AOR =4.00, 95%CI: 2.32–6.99) and sufficient income but no savings (AOR=2.56, 95%CI: 1.57–4.19). Therefore, agencies related to migrant workers should focus on developing policies that promote their quality of life, as it directly affects their mental health. This should include the development of social and psychological quality of life as well as income and well-being security, which serves as the foundation for workers who contribute to the country’s sustainable economic and industrial development.

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“…These studies have consistently reported that migrant workers experience higher levels of depressive symptoms. Moreover, research has consistently shown that migrant workers are at a greater risk of depression compared to the general population (Hasan et al, 2021; Hnuploy, 2019; Mucci et al, 2020; Yang et al, 2020) with women experiencing a higher risk than men (Albers et al, 2016; Lu, 2010a).…”

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The mediation effects of sexual self-efficacy in the relationship between psychosocial wellbeing and depressive symptoms among female migrant workers in Vietnam

Shi

et al. 2023

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Depression is a common mental disorder that significantly contributes to the global burden of disease. Studies have consistently reported that migrant workers experience higher levels of depressive symptoms, especially women. Aims: This study aimed to examine the mediation role of sexual self-efficacy on the relationship between psychological wellbeing, and depressive symptoms among young female migrant workers in Vietnam’s industrial zones. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1061 female migrant workers aged 18 to 29 from January to November 2020 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Anonymous interview questionnaires were used to collect data on demographic characteristics, psychosocial wellbeing (PWB), sexual self-efficacy, and depressive symptoms. Mediation analysis was conducted to explore the mediation effect of sexual self-efficacy on the relationship between PWB and depressive symptoms. Results: Nearly 8% of the female migrant workers reported experiencing depressive symptoms. The final mediation model showed that the effect of overall psychological wellbeing on depressive symptoms was partially mediated by sexual self-efficacy. Specifically, 4.1% of the effect of overall PWB on depressive symptoms was mediated through sexual self-efficacy. In the PWB subdimension analyses, sexual self-efficacy mediated 14.3% of the effect of personal growth, 8.8% of the effect of purpose in life, 8.0% of the effect of autonomy, and 7.8% of the effect of environmental mastery on depressive symptoms, respectively. Conclusion: The study findings demonstrate that sexual self-efficacy plays an important role in the relationship between psychosocial wellbeing and depressive symptoms among female migrant workers in industrial zones in Vietnam. Improving psychosocial wellbeing and promoting sexual health including sexual self-efficacy should be prioritized when addressing depressive symptoms and mental health concerns among industrial zone female migrant workers in Vietnam, which may also be applicable in other low- and middle-income countries with similar socio-cultural settings.

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Influence of Living and Working Environments on Depressive Symptoms among Myanmar Migrant Workers in the South of Thailand

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Pre-hypertension among Myanmar Migrant Workers in Surat Thani Province

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Pre-hypertension among Myanmar Migrant Workers in Surat Thani Province

Association of socioeconomic conditions and quality of life with depression among Laos migrant workers in Northeast Thailand: multilevel-level logistics regression analysis

The mediation effects of sexual self-efficacy in the relationship between psychosocial wellbeing and depressive symptoms among female migrant workers in Vietnam

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