Publication: Influence of Work-Related Factors on Work Ability Among Young Cambodian Migrant Workers in Thailand
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2018-07-01
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10105395
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Mahidol University
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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. Vol.30, No.5 (2018), 437-446
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Orawan Kaewboonchoo, Akkarawat Awatsadarak, Woraluk Jonglertmontree, Adchara Dejkun Influence of Work-Related Factors on Work Ability Among Young Cambodian Migrant Workers in Thailand. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. Vol.30, No.5 (2018), 437-446. doi:10.1177/1010539518786521 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/46558
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Influence of Work-Related Factors on Work Ability Among Young Cambodian Migrant Workers in Thailand
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© 2018 APJPH. This cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the effects of work-related factors on work ability among young Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand. The participants consisted of 258 Cambodian migrant workers working in farms in the northeast region of Thailand. Work-related factors consisted of a general work environment and a psychosocial factor. General work environment was assessed by perception of subjects on biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomic factors. The psychosocial factor was assessed by the Job Content Questionnaire. The Work Ability Index was used to evaluate their work ability. Logistic regression analysis was applied to test the association between work-related factors and work ability. The results indicate that a chemical work environment and psychosocial factor associated with Work Ability Index among young Cambodian migrant workers, after adjusting for sociodemographic factors. These findings suggest that improving the work environment would be the most effective way to increase the work ability of Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand.