The Lived Experiences of Indonesian Nurses Who Worked as Care Workers in Taiwan

Nursalam, Nursalam; Chen, Ching Min; Efendi, Ferry; Has, Eka Mishbahatul Mar’ah; Hidayati, Laily; Hadisuyatmana, Setho

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“…The underlying economic motives of participants migrating are based on the desire to earn a higher stipend and to increase their welfare, while the main factors encouraging nurses to work abroad are the family's economic condition and the low salary earned in the country of origin. This was in accordance with studies which mentioned economic considerations as the main driver in nurse migration (Dywili et al, 2013;Efendi et al, 2016;Nursalam et al, 2020). Social motives involved the privileged status -as Indonesian nurses were recruited and hired at facilities owned by the Government of Kuwait.…”

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“…The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated a global shortage of health workers, and in particular nurses and midwives -who represent more than 50% of the total workforce (WHO, 2020). The nursing supply is striving to meet the fast growing demand of health services due to the increasing population and aging society (Haddad et al, 2020;Nursalam et al, 2020), and it serves as a critical resource for achieving Universal Health Coverage (Russo et al, 2018). On the other hand, globalization has created a liberalized labor market which provides freedom for health workers, including nurses, to seek better working opportunities overseas (Aluttis et al, 2014;Nursalam et al, 2020).…”

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The lived experience of Indonesian nurses in Kuwait: A phenomenological study

Efendi¹,

Wahyuni²,

Indarwati³

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Indonesia is recognized as an active player in the sending of health professionals, including nurses, abroad. Indonesian nurses are also placed in Middle Eastern countries, such as Kuwait. Nevertheless, there is little research exploring the life experience of Indonesian nurses living and working in Kuwait. Methods: The design of this study was qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Participants in this study were 21 Indonesian nurses who have lived and worked in Kuwait for a minimum of one year. The participants were recruited from hospitals in Kuwait. This study used a semi-structured interview which was conducted in appointed places. Data were then transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed. Results: Five themes were identified, namely: Escalating career prospects; Immersing in the local culture; Added value for Muslims; Language barriers; and Dealing with homesickness. Discussion: Participants' economic and social motives reflected different migration goals. Meanwhile, living in a Muslim country lessens the stress and may serve as a benefit during migration. Conclusions: Indonesian nurses who work in Kuwait tend to enjoy a good experience and decent salary. However, they may need upskilling in terms of the acquisition of the language needed in the receiving country. In addition, cultural adaptation and making adjustments to manage homesickness were among the strategies for surviving in the workplace whilst working in Kuwait.

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The lived experience of Indonesian nurses in Kuwait: A phenomenological study

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“…Foreign caregivers face unexpected situations when working in other countries. Thus, providing appropriate support plays an important role in initial adaptation (Nursalam et al, 2020). In addition, supervision of their work and strategies to ensure the quality of their service need to be developed.…”

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Chinese Immigrant Women's Experiences as Community Health Workers in Korea: A Focus Group Study

Kim

Han

2021

Journal of Nursing Research

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Background The number of immigrant women in Korea is rapidly increasing. Immigrant women in Korea experience a host of health problems associated with living in a new country. Community health workers (CHWs) may be effective at delivering health promotion programs to vulnerable groups such as recent immigrants. Purpose Qualitative analysis was performed to identify the main themes characterizing the experiences of CHWs in recommending and guiding preventive screening tests for immigrant women. Methods This focus-group study was designed to investigate the experiences and perceptions of CHWs. We conducted interviews with 15 Chinese immigrant women who served as CHWs in a cancer screening program. We asked questions about the attitudes and perceptions that CHWs had from their research experiences. Each interview was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Results Three main themes emerged: (a) recognizing the need for preventive healthcare, (b) becoming the CHWs who help people to be healthy, and (c) challenges to overcome to make CHWs more active. The CHWs in this study were willing to help other Chinese immigrant women and to improve their competency to help more effectively. However, they recognized limitations on their ability to address problems when delivering a breast and cervical cancer screening program. Conclusions When training CHWs for immigrants in Korea, frequent opportunities for consultation should be provided during program delivery to facilitate troubleshooting and help CHWs overcome challenges. A program that utilizes CHWs for various minority groups is needed.

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“…The number of older adults is increasing globally, intensifying demand for services at long-term care facilities (LTCF) [1]. In response, developing countries, including Indonesia, supply foreign workers to work in LTCFs in developed countries, such as Japan, Kuwait, and Taiwan [1], [2]. Since 2015, Indonesia has contributed about 79% of migrant caregivers to Taiwan, where over 60% of all foreign nursing aides at LTCFs report psychological stress [2].…”

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“…In response, developing countries, including Indonesia, supply foreign workers to work in LTCFs in developed countries, such as Japan, Kuwait, and Taiwan [1], [2]. Since 2015, Indonesia has contributed about 79% of migrant caregivers to Taiwan, where over 60% of all foreign nursing aides at LTCFs report psychological stress [2]. In general, foreign nursing aides (FNA) working in LTCFs face cultural, language, and work challenges related to sexual harassment and cultural differences [3].…”

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Sexual harassment prevention program for Indonesian nursing aides: a mixed-methods study

Tallutondok

Hsieh²,

Shih³

et al. 2023

IJPHS

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Available evidence suggests that sexual harassment is widespread among Indonesian nurse aids working overseas, however little research has been done on the topic. This study investigated the effectiveness of sexual harassment prevention program for Indonesian foreign nursing aides working in long term care in Taiwan. Average work experience was 54.8 months and 93% of participants were female. We used mixed methods followed by a focus group. Quantitative data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed rank test. Most participants had higher post-test scores, indicating a significant positive change in their awareness about sexual harassment (effect size <em>r</em>=0.84). More work experience correlated with less sexual harassment and greater job satisfaction. Content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Four themes emerged from the discussion: harassment may not be intentional, perpetrators are male patients, communicating in an effective and timely manner is important, and personal safety on the job is a concern. Although sexual harassment prevention programs are important for nurse aides, these programs should also include patients, their families, and staff members at long term care facilities. Further recommend the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan collaborate with private agencies to provide legal protection and training programs on these issues.

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The Lived Experiences of Indonesian Nurses Who Worked as Care Workers in Taiwan

Abstract: Article 4 paragraph (2) Requirements for Indonesian Migrant Workers Article 5 a. Aged at least 18 (eighteen) years; b. Having competence; c. Physically and mentally healthy; d. Registered and has a Social Security membership number; and e. Have complete documents required.

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The lived experience of Indonesian nurses in Kuwait: A phenomenological study

The lived experience of Indonesian nurses in Kuwait: A phenomenological study

Chinese Immigrant Women's Experiences as Community Health Workers in Korea: A Focus Group Study

Sexual harassment prevention program for Indonesian nursing aides: a mixed-methods study

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