Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing (한국직업건강간호학회지)
- Volume 17 Issue 2
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- Pages.126-137
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- 2008
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- 2287-2531(pISSN)
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- 2466-1856(eISSN)
The Health Status and Occupational Characteristics Related to Gender of Migrant Worker in Korea
성별에 따른 외국인 근로자의 건강실태 및 직업적 특성
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Jung, Hye Sun
(The Catholic University) ;
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Kim, Yong Kyu
(The Catholic University) ;
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Kim, Hyun Li
(Chungnam National University) ;
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Yi, Ggodme
(Sangji University) ;
- Song, Yeon Ee (Munkyung College) ;
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Kim, Jeong Hee
(Cheju National University) ;
- Hyun, Hye JIn (Gangwon National University) ;
- Yi, Yunjeong (Seoul National University) ;
- Kim, Hee Gerl (Kyungwon University)
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정혜선
(가톨릭대학교 의과대학) ;
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김용규
(가톨릭대학교 의과대학) ;
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김현리
(충남대학교 간호학과) ;
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이꽃메
(상지대학교 간호학과) ;
- 송연이 (문경대학 간호과) ;
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김정희
(제주대학교 간호학과) ;
- 현혜진 (강원대학교 간호학과) ;
- 이윤정 (서울대학교 간호대학) ;
- 김희걸 (경원대학교 간호학과)
- Received : 2008.09.26
- Accepted : 2008.11.24
- Published : 2008.11.30
Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in gender related to health status, occupational environment, occupational safety and health and hazardous chemicals use of migrant workers in Korea. Method: The survey was conducted in clinics that provided free healthcare services for migrant workers. Of the 413 respondents, 66.3% were males and 33.7% were females. Result: In the case of male migrant workers, many worker were not fluent in Korean, had illegal status in the country, and had moved jobs frequently. There were many cases in which migrant workers worked in small-scale enterprises and worked long hours. Job stress score was high for many workers and they dealt with heavy materials and risky machines. Many workers had not received proper occupational health and safety education and those that were previously injured had repeated injuries. Among the female migrant workers, many worker received low salary and shift work was common. Many worker complained of gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal illnesses and treated toxic substances. Conclusion: As a result, it will be necessary to focus on the strategies for decreasing occupational injuries from physical risk factors for males and from chemical risk factors for female migrant workers.
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