Abstract

This cross-sectional survey study aimed to examine the factors that influence mental health status of migrant workers from Myanmar in Thailand. The findings presented most participants were healthy migrants and perceived low levels of acculturative stress.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Sirada Kesornsri, MNS, Mental health and Psychiatric nursing, Mahidol University, NakhonPathom, Thailand

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Acculturative Stress, Mental Health, Migrant Workers

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Mental health problems among migrant workers from Myanmar in Thailand

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This cross-sectional survey study aimed to examine the factors that influence mental health status of migrant workers from Myanmar in Thailand. The findings presented most participants were healthy migrants and perceived low levels of acculturative stress.