Holroyd E A, Molassiotis A, Taylor-Pilliae R E
Department of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT.
Women Health. 2001;33(1-2):181-205. doi: 10.1300/J013v33n01_11.
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.
共有290名居住在香港的菲律宾女性家政工人完成了一项同期横断面调查，旨在提供一份基础数据的初步报告，该报告测量了心理健康症状、健康相关行为、健康控制源和社会支持。报告的四大精神困扰症状包括凌晨醒来、孤独、担忧和入睡时间长。总体而言，健康相关行为水平较高，饮食良好，酒精、尼古丁和咖啡消费量较低。然而，接受调查的女性中很少有人以前做过巴氏涂片检查。其他预防性健康措施的得分也较低。三分之二的女性认为健康行为的强化要么是出于偶然，要么是受有影响力的他人影响。结论通过提请关注东道国境内移民接受医疗服务的可及性问题，突出了性别、移民和社会阶层之间的交叉点。此外，还概述了移民健康教育的文化方向。
