Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms among Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15480798 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yuni Asri (0000-0001-7829-6495, Taipei Medical University), Kun-Yang Chuang (0000-0001-5646-0266, Taipei Medical University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 4056-4056 |
| Publication date | 2023-02-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20054056 |
| PMID | 36901063 |
| OpenAlex | W4321787066 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 27 |
International migrant workers contribute significantly to the economic growth of the receiving country, and yet their health, especially their mental health, has long been overlooked. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors associated with depressive symptoms among Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan. This study used cross-sectional data from 1031 Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan. Demographic, health, and living- and work-related variables, as well as depressive symptom variables assessed using the Center for Epidemiological Study on depressive symptoms scale, were collected. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify related factors. About 15% of the Indonesian migrant workers had depressive symptoms. The significant factors associated with these symptoms were age, educational level, frequency of contact with families, self-rated health, time spent in Taiwan, region of work, satisfaction with the living environment, and freedom to go out after work. The findings thus identify target groups who are more likely than others to suffer from depressive symptoms, and we suggest appropriate approaches for devising interventions to reduce depressive symptoms. The findings of this research suggest the need for targeted approaches to reducing depressive symptoms among this population group
Anxiety · Cross-sectional study · Depression (economics · Depressive symptoms · Environmental health · Indonesian · Injury prevention · Logistic regression · Mental health · Migrant workers · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Population · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Suicide prevention · Demography · Employment and Welfare Studies · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Epidemiology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |