Influence of Work-Related Factors on Work Ability Among Young Cambodian Migrant Workers in Thailand

Abstract

This cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the effects of work-related factors on work ability among young Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand. The participants consisted of 258 Cambodian migrant workers working in farms in the northeast region of Thailand. Work-related factors consisted of a general work environment and a psychosocial factor. General work environment was assessed by perception of subjects on biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomic factors. The psychosocial factor was assessed by the Job Content Questionnaire. The Work Ability Index was used to evaluate their work ability. Logistic regression analysis was applied to test the association between work-related factors and work ability. The results indicate that a chemical work environment and psychosocial factor associated with Work Ability Index among young Cambodian migrant workers, after adjusting for sociodemographic factors. These findings suggest that improving the work environment would be the most effective way to increase the work ability of Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand.

Factors Influencing Work Ability among the Working-Age Population in Singburi Province, Thailand

“…The psychosocial factors were also included in this study. These factors were selected because they are relevant to WAI from a previous study [6,8,[16][17][18][19][20].…”

“…Other factors such as lifestyle (e.g., leisure-time physical activity, diet, smoking and sleep) [13][14][15] and work environment (i.e., chemical hazards, psychological and ergonomics) [16] may also affect WA. Previous studies found that those hazards lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disorder, stress, mental health, respiratory symptoms, musculoskeletal disorder, and accidents [6,8,[17][18][19][20]. Thus, balancing work ability and work demand is a concern due to health effects, work capability and quality of life [16].…”

Work Ability of Thai Ageing Workers in Southern Thailand: A Comparison of Formal and Informal Sectors

“…A number of studies have been conducted among different populations to reveal the relation between individual and work-related factors with WAI, but it has yet to be used among formal and informal ageing workers in Thailand [12][13][14]. The difference of socio-economic and work-related factors, and the health status and WAI have not been studied yet.…”

Mental Well-Being and Its Associated Factors Among Myanmar Migrant Workers in Penang, Malaysia

“…8 A study conducted in Northeast Thailand in 2018 revealed that not only the working environment, but also the psychosocial factors influenced the ability of work, among Cambodian migrant workers (n = 258). 9 In addition, psychological stressors, such as perceived job insecurity, or a lower job satisfaction, do have an impact on the mental well-being of the migrant workers. 10 A hospital-based study was conducted in Malaysia in 1998 to identify the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among the patients from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) migrants.…”