Nasal Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Carriage Among Foreign Workers Recruited to Taiwan From Southeastern Asian Countries
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa586
Abstract: Abstract Background In 2012, we identified the dissemination of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) sequence type (ST)45 strain in 14 nursing homes in Taiwan and foreign nurse workers, a significant risk factor for MRSA carriage. We… read more here.
Keywords: southeastern asian; workers recruited; group; asian countries ... See more keywords
How Temporary Were Canada's Temporary Foreign Workers?
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DOI: 10.1111/padr.12138
Abstract: Temporary foreign worker programs have become an increasingly important component of international migration to Western developed countries. However, there is little knowledge on how long foreign workers stay in the host country and what determinants… read more here.
Keywords: canada temporary; temporary foreign; temporary canada; country ... See more keywords
Case Study: Foreign Workers in Malaysia
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DOI: 10.33182/ml.v17i5.925
Abstract: Malaysia has become a popular destination for many foreign workers since getting independence in 1957, owing to its rapidly growing economy and industrialisation. Most of the migrant workers in Malaysia are low-skilled or uneducated, and… read more here.
Keywords: case study; workers malaysia; foreign workers; economy ... See more keywords
Foreign Workers and the Wage Distribution: What Does the Influence Function Reveal?
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DOI: 10.3390/econometrics6030041
Abstract: This paper draws upon influence function regression methods to determine where foreign workers stand in the distribution of private sector wages in Luxembourg, and assess whether and how much their wages contribute to wage inequality.… read more here.
Keywords: influence function; distribution; foreign workers; wage distribution ... See more keywords
Structural Origins of Poor Health Outcomes in Documented Temporary Foreign Workers and Refugees in High-Income Countries: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091295
Abstract: Despite growing evidence of racial and institutional discrimination on minoritized communities and its negative effect on health, there are still gaps in the current literature identifying health disparities among minoritized communities. This review aims to… read more here.
Keywords: health; documented temporary; foreign workers; workers refugees ... See more keywords
Transnational ties with the home country matters: the moderation effect of the relationship between perceived discrimination and self-reported health among foreign workers in Korea
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DOI: 10.35371/aoem.2022.34.e18
Abstract: Background Little attention has been paid to the relationship between perceived discrimination and self-rated health (SRH) among foreign workers in Korea. Transnational ties with the home country are known to be critical among immigrants, as… read more here.
Keywords: home country; foreign workers; discrimination; transnational ties ... See more keywords