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Strengthening the Self-Care of Women Working in the Informal Sector: Local Fabric Weaving in Khon Kaen, Thailand (Phase I)
Publisher: National Institute of Industrial Health
Date: 2006
Abstract: The first phase of this study was undertaken using Participatory Action Research (PAR) to identify the factual situations of fabric-weaving women working in the informal sector in Thailand. The aims were to enhance the mutual understanding of the women and researchers concerning the problems faced by these women and to establish an action plan to address these problems. The participant group consisted of 107 women working in the informal sector from three local villages who voluntarily took part in the study. Data were collected using quantitative and qualitative methods through structured questionnaires, focus groups, in-depth interviews, participant observations, and field notes. The results of the study revealed that the women learned their health problems were related to work and their labor potentially placed them at a risk for illness. When the women realized the gravity of their situation, they attained a sense of empowerment and took the initiative in establishing action plans to address their problems.
Perception of Stress in Laotian Migrant Workers in Thailand
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 20-01-2010
DOI: 10.1007/S10903-009-9315-Y
Abstract: Globalization and the movement of workers across borders in search of a better life or employment are presenting healthcare systems and researchers with problems of increasing complexity. This study focused on how migrant workers in Thailand from the Lao People's Democratic Republic conceptualized their stress and stressing factors. Participant observation, in-depth interviews, and field notes were employed in the study, which analyzed data from seventy subjects through qualitative content analysis. The migrant workers in this s le perceived stress as a state of being unable to fulfill their preferences or expectations revolving around issues of: living with poverty, employment, loneliness, poor relationships, competition in the workplace combined with job uncertainty, and invisibility. To provide care for the minority migrant workers, nurses need to focus on identifying how these users perceive stress, and urgent action and further research are needed.
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Sugarcane Farmers in North-Eastern Thailand
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 21-03-2014
Abstract: This cross-sectional analytical study aimed to identify prevalence and factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among sugarcane farmers. Cluster random s ling was used to select 540 sugarcane farmers from 3 provinces in North-Eastern Thailand. Three related questionnaires, plus assessments by 2 expert physiotherapists, were used to check for factors associated with WMSDs and prevalence of WMSDs. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regressions. The results indicated the prevalence of WMSDs among sugarcane farmers in the 7 days before the interview and looking back over the previous 12 months were 82.96% and 88.70%, respectively. Factors significantly associated with reporting WMSDs ( P value .05) during past 12 months were ( a) repetitive motions (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.90 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.05-3.43), ( b) working in awkward postures (adjusted OR = 1.95 95% CI = 1.01-3.77), ( c) forceful exertions (adjusted OR = 2.78 95% CI = 1.54-5.02), and ( d) stress about future income (adjusted OR = 1.80 95% CI = 1.02-3.16). Recommendations are made for risk prevention strategies.
Using Action Research to prevent work-related illness among rubber farmers in Northeastern Thailand.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 10-06-2018
DOI: 10.1111/PHN.12526
Abstract: This research aimed to enhance self-care among rubber farmers for preventing work-related illness. The project used Action Research's four phase iterative process: fact-finding to understand the problems, action planning, action plan implementation, and evaluation and reflection on action plan impacts. Sixty-six participants (46 rubber farmers and 20 community stakeholders) were purposively recruited from two villages in the top 10 rubber producing provinces in Northeastern Thailand. Demographic and work-related illness data were collected in face-to-face structured interviews, Focus group interviews and participant observations were used to collect data in each project phase. Night group meetings were held throughout the research phases. The intervention included training workshops and establishing a community health education team for ongoing farmer support. Results showed improved farmer self-care behaviors and establishment of a community health education team to encourage farmers to care for themselves properly. Community nurses, other health personnel, and the Thai government can build on initiatives like this to strengthen occupational health and safety practices and services policy for rubber farmers.
Enhancing a Health-Related Quality-of-Life Model for Laotian Migrant Workers in Thailand
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 21-07-2010
Abstract: We undertook this action research study to enhance the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of Laotian migrant workers, and to conceptualize a practical model for workers for use in similar situations. Seventy Laotian migrant workers, 3 researchers, and 18 stakeholders took part in the study. Several data collection methods were utilized, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, participant observations, and field notes. Content analysis was employed to analyze qualitative data. Findings suggest that because of their participation in the study, the workers improved certain aspects of their HRQOL through participation, consciousness raising, and empowerment, which enabled them to become more self-reliant, confident, and competent, and have greater strength to overcome their difficulties. The Enhancing Laotian Workers’ HRQOL Model was conceived as a practical model that could be used by community health nurses working with migrant workers in various contexts.
Cardiovascular Diseases and the Work Environment
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 07-2013
A cross-sectional study of pre-travel health-seeking practices among travelers departing Sydney and Bangkok airports
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 02-05-2012
Self‐Reported Symptoms of Infection Among Travelers Departing From Sydney and Bangkok Airports
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 07-2010
DOI: 10.1111/J.1708-8305.2010.00422.X
Abstract: Data on the burden of illness in travelers departing from both developing and developed countries within the Asia-Pacific region is scarce. We conducted a survey to assess symptoms of infection among travelers within the region. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to travelers departing Sydney airport, Australia, for destinations in Asia and departing Bangkok Airport, Thailand, for Australian destinations during the respective winter months of 2007. A two-stage cluster s ling technique was developed to ensure representativeness and a weighting was applied to the Sydney s le. Travelers were assessed for symptoms of infection (fever, sore throat, diarrhea, rash, and myalgia), travel activities, and social contact in the 2 weeks prior to departure. A total of 843 surveys was included in the final s le (Sydney 729, response rate 56% Bangkok 114, response rate 60%). Overall, 45.6% of respondents were Australian residents and 26.7% were residents of countries in Asia. At least one symptom of infection was reported by 23.8% of respondents and 5.4% reported two or more symptoms of infection in the 2 weeks prior to departure. The proportion reporting symptoms was higher in those departing Bangkok compared to Sydney. Significant risk factors for the reporting of symptoms differed between residents and visitors departing each study site. Activities resulting in high rates of social contact prior to travel, particularly contact with febrile persons, were found to be independent predictors of reported symptoms. Self-reported symptoms of infection were common in our s le of travelers. Infectious diseases in travelers can result in spread across international borders and may be associated with the frequency of social contacts and reported illness among travelers.
Developing primary care occupational health services for informal sector workers in Thailand
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 17-03-2015
Abstract: This study demonstrates action research’s emancipatory traditions in enabling community stakeholders in rural Thai settings to increase self-reliance and collaboration in improving primary care occupational health services. Most of the Thai workforce are informal sector workers outside Thai labor law protections, health and safety regulatory frameworks, and without specific occupational health services to provide for work-related health needs. This project brought together community leader teams, village health volunteers and informal workers themselves to collaboratively develop community services for this underserved group. Significant changes were effected at community team level, with improvements in networking and community nurses’ health care for the workers and in their oversight and supervision of village health volunteers (VHVs) in the community. Most notably, VHVs’ self-confidence improved at providing illness prevention and health promotion support in workers’ homes and work settings congruent with their daily lifestyle and work schedules. Informal workers’ health self-care behaviors improved.
Action Research to Strengthen Women Weavers’ Self-Care in North-East Thailand
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 26-09-2012
DOI: 10.1111/J.1525-1446.2012.01046.X
Abstract: The objective of this research was to improve self-care and work safety practices among women weavers in North-East Thailand. Action research was used with a s le of 107 weavers and 15 community and local government stakeholders from six rural villages. Formative and summative evaluation was carried out over 10 months following initial implementation of five action plans, and after 5 years. Qualitative data were collected via focus groups, formal and informal interviews and research field notes. Women's self-care issues and safety problems, and weaving-related environmental pollution emerged from the content analyses. Five action plans were created. Results showed that through action research the women were empowered to identify personal and work-related health issues, environmental contamination concerns, and lack of social and community support systems. Over time they developed capacity for working collectively to address these. Five year follow-up revealed many of the changes made were ongoing, and well-integrated into community life. The study reaffirmed the potential for public health or community nurses and other health personnel for enhancing community health status via action research with vulnerable populations in this case, rural village women weavers in North-East Thailand.
Health-Related Quality of Life of Laotian Migrant Workers in Thailand
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 06-2008
DOI: 10.1177/011719680801700202
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to explore how migrant workers from the Lao People's Democratic Republic conceptualized their health-related quality of life while they worked and lived in Thailand. Seventy workers took part in the study. Data collected from participant observation and in-depth interviews were examined using content analysis. The findings showed that nearly all the workers perceived health-related quality of life as a state of general well-being expressed in the vernacular as u suk sabai. Living, social and employment conditions exerted variable effects on their perceptions of health-related quality of life.
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Developing Community Learning Process To Care For Para Rubber Farmers
Start Date: 2016
End Date: 2017
Funder: Thailand Research Fund
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