Mental Health Problems Among Migrant Workers From Myanmar in Thailand
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Sirada Kesornsri, MNS, Mental health and Psychiatric nursing, Mahidol University, NakhonPathom, Thailand
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- Non-member
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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.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-20T17:32:11Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Keywords | Acculturative Stress; Mental Health; Migrant Workers |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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