Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong: Health related behaviors, health locus of control and social support
E. A. Holroyd, A. Molassiotis, R. E. Taylor-Pilliae
Nursing, College of
A total of 290 female Filipino domestic helpers residing in Hong Kong completed a concurrent cross sectional survey designed to provide an initial report of basic data which measured mental health symptoms, health-related behaviors, health locus of control and social support. The four top ranking symptoms of mental distress reported included waking in the early hours, loneliness, worry and taking a long time to get to sleep. In general, the level of health related behaviors was high, with a satisfactory diet and low rates of alcohol, nicotine and coffee consumption. However, few women surveyed had previously had a Pap smear. There were also low scores for other preventive health practices. Reinforcement for health behaviors was seen as either a matter of chance or being influenced by powerful others for two thirds of the women. The conclusion highlights the intersection between gender, immigration and social class by drawing attention to issues of acceptance and accessibility of healthcare services for immigrant within host countries. In addition, cultural directions for immigrant health education are outlined.
Women and Health
https://doi.org/10.1300/J013v33n01_11
Health related behaviors
10.1300/J013v33n01_11
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Holroyd, E. A., Molassiotis, A., & Taylor-Pilliae, R. E. (2001). Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong: Health related behaviors, health locus of control and social support. Women and Health, 33(1-2), 181-205. https://doi.org/10.1300/J013v33n01_11
Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong : Health related behaviors, health locus of control and social support. / Holroyd, E. A.; Molassiotis, A.; Taylor-Pilliae, R. E.
In: Women and Health, Vol. 33, No. 1-2, 2001, p. 181-205.
Holroyd, EA, Molassiotis, A & Taylor-Pilliae, RE 2001, 'Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong: Health related behaviors, health locus of control and social support', Women and Health, vol. 33, no. 1-2, pp. 181-205. https://doi.org/10.1300/J013v33n01_11
Holroyd EA, Molassiotis A, Taylor-Pilliae RE. Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong: Health related behaviors, health locus of control and social support. Women and Health. 2001;33(1-2):181-205. doi: 10.1300/J013v33n01_11
Holroyd, E. A. ; Molassiotis, A. ; Taylor-Pilliae, R. E. / Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong : Health related behaviors, health locus of control and social support. In: Women and Health. 2001 ; Vol. 33, No. 1-2. pp. 181-205.
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