Abstract

The United Nations estimates that the number of migrants are increasing more and more. Thus, migrant health especially mental health should be addressed. Migrants have to confront with stressful situations. The results from this study will help health care professionals to identify the level of acculturative stress among migrants.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Sirada Kesornsri, PhD, RN; Yajai Sitthimongkol, PhD; Nopporn Vongsirimas, PhD -- Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; Kathy Hegadoren, PhD, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Sureeporn Punpuing, PhD, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Sigma Membership

Phi Omega at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

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Keywords:

Acculturative Stress, Migrant Workers, Myanmar

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Confirmatory factor analysis and reliability of the Acculturative Stress Scale among Myanmar migrants in Thailand

Washington, DC, USA

The United Nations estimates that the number of migrants are increasing more and more. Thus, migrant health especially mental health should be addressed. Migrants have to confront with stressful situations. The results from this study will help health care professionals to identify the level of acculturative stress among migrants.