The association between posttraumatic disorder symptoms and addictive behaviours in Macao within a sample of female Filipino migrant workers: a network analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2023.2178764
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Filipino migrant workers in Macao are vulnerable to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and addictive behaviours due to trauma histories, postmigration stressors, and access to alcohol and gambling venues. While PTSD addiction comorbidity… read more here.
Keywords: ptsd symptoms; addictive behaviours; filipino migrant; migrant workers ... See more keywords
Psychometric validation of the PTSD Checklist-5 among female Filipino migrant workers
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DOI: 10.1080/20008198.2019.1571378
Abstract: ABSTRACT Migrant populations are at increased risk for exposure to traumatic life events. Presently, there are no reliable and valid screening instruments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Filipino migrant workers, a population that numbers… read more here.
Keywords: filipino migrant; validity; female filipino; pcl ... See more keywords
Protecting Filipino migrant workers in distress through social media platforms
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DOI: 10.1177/01171968211045421
Abstract: This exploratory study focuses on the Philippine government’s response to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in distress, especially those in the Middle East, using social media platforms. It examines the level of social media adoption by… read more here.
Keywords: social media; dfa; protecting filipino; filipino migrant ... See more keywords
‘Aches and Pains’ of Filipino Migrant Workers in Malaysia: A Profile of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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DOI: 10.29024/aogh.2331
Abstract: Background and Purpose: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are alarmingly high among migrant workers in Malaysia. MSDs are the most prevalent occupational-related conditions in most parts of the world affecting function, productivity and overall health-related quality of… read more here.
Keywords: filipino migrant; aches pains; workers malaysia; musculoskeletal disorders ... See more keywords