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Work life, relationship, and policy determinants of health and well-being among Filipino domestic Workers in China: A qualitative study
Hall,Brian J.1,3; Garabiles,Melissa R.1,2; Latkin,Carl A.3
2019-02-23
Source PublicationBMC Public Health
ISSN1471-2458
Volume19Issue:1
Abstract

Background: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) comprise one of the largest populations of migrant workers globally. Within China, they represent the largest group of imported domestic workers. Little is known about their working conditions or how this might affect their health and wellbeing. Methods: This qualitative study explored the working conditions and risk factors for poor health in a sample of temporary female Filipino domestic workers in Macao, China. Focus group discussions with female domestic workers (n = 22) and in-depth interviews with key informants (n = 7) were conducted. Results: Domestic workers reported physical (e.g., hypertension, chronic pain, diabetes, poor sleep), and mental health problems (depression, anxiety), and addictive behaviors (gambling, alcohol misuse), along with significant structural, linguistic, financial, and cultural barriers to healthcare access to address these concerns. Adverse working conditions including poor treatment and abuse by employers, lack of privacy and inadequate sleeping areas in employers' homes or in crowded boarding houses, language barriers, inadequate and poor enforcement of labor protections, and discrimination. Domestic workers also cited exorbitant agency fees and remittances causing significant financial stress. Kinship network ties with family members back home were fraught with infidelity, difficulty parenting, misuse of remittances, and family misconceptions of domestic workers' situation abroad. Lack of quality social support and peer social networks exacerbated these conditions. Conclusions: In this sample of Filipino migrant domestic workers, stressors experienced within the host country were commonly reported. Indebtedness and low salaries limits social mobility. Psychosocial and policy-level interventions are needed to improve the health and wellbeing of this population of migrant women.

KeywordDecent Work Domestic Worker Mental Health Migrant Workers Needs Assessment Physical Health
DOI10.1186/s12889-019-6552-4
URLView the original
Indexed BySCIE ; SSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaPublic, Environmental & Occupational Health
WOS SubjectPublic, Environmental & Occupational Health
WOS IDWOS:000459402300001
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85062016595
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionDEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Corresponding AuthorHall,Brian J.
Affiliation1.Global and Community Mental Health Research Group,Faculty of Social Sciences (E21),Psychology Department,University of Macau,,Taipa,Macao
2.Department of Psychology,School of Social Sciences,Ateneo de Manila University,,Quezon City,Philippines
3.Department of Health,Behavior and Society,Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health,,Baltimore,United States
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Social Sciences
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Social Sciences
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Hall,Brian J.,Garabiles,Melissa R.,Latkin,Carl A.. Work life, relationship, and policy determinants of health and well-being among Filipino domestic Workers in China: A qualitative study[J]. BMC Public Health, 2019, 19(1).
APA Hall,Brian J.., Garabiles,Melissa R.., & Latkin,Carl A. (2019). Work life, relationship, and policy determinants of health and well-being among Filipino domestic Workers in China: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 19(1).
MLA Hall,Brian J.,et al."Work life, relationship, and policy determinants of health and well-being among Filipino domestic Workers in China: A qualitative study".BMC Public Health 19.1(2019).
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