Psychosocial Factors and Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Southeastern Asian Female Workers Living in Korea.
- Author:
Hyeonkyeong LEE
1
;
Hyunmi AHN
;
Chang Gi PARK
;
Sun Jung KIM
;
Sun Hye MOON
Author Information
1. Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea. hlee39@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Acculturation strategy;
Acculturative stress;
Work-related psychosocial factors;
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders;
Migrants
- MeSH:
Acculturation;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Ethnic Groups;
Female;
Health Occupations;
Humans;
Korea;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Risk Assessment;
Transients and Migrants
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2011;2(2):183-193
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: A rapid increase in the population of migrant workers in Korea has brought new challenges regarding the possible effects of acculturation on health. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of acculturation- and work-related psychosocial factors on work-related musculoskeletal disorders among migrant female workers living in Korea. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was used. A translated, structured questionnaire was administrated to 156 southeastern Asian female full-time workers living in Korea. RESULTS: About 35% of the participants experienced some type(s) of work-related musculoskeletal disorder(s), which were more prevalent in Vietnamese women than in Thai and Filipino women. Women who preferred to maintain their own heritage and to reject the host country heritage were at risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. CONCLUSION: Acculturation strategy and nationality were found to be significant factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Health professionals need to accommodate acculturation contexts into risk assessment and intervention development for work-related musculoskeletal disorders separately for different nationalities.
