Health-related practices of urban migrant workers in Metro Manila: Determinants and outcomes
Date of Publication
2017
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Health Social Science
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Behavioral Sciences
Thesis Adviser
Myla M. Arcinas
Defense Panel Chair
Romeo B. Lee
Defense Panel Member
Melvin A. Jabar
Alicia B. Manlagnit
Julio C. Teehankee
Abstract/Summary
The rapid urbanization in developing countries presents new opportunities and challenges especially to migrants who face multiple health vulnerabilities. This cross-sectional study aims to describe the health-related practices of urban migrant workers in Metro Manila and their associated personal characteristics. It also ascertains the correlation of their health condition with related practices and work performance level. Filipino migrant workers (n=119) were mainly selected from peri-urban areas of Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal through purposive sampling. Main inclusion criteria were (1) working regularly in Metro Manila and (2) living outside Metro Manila or returning weekly to place of origin. The mean age of the respondents is 25 (SD=3) ranging from 18 to 41 years. Majority were males (57%), not married (93%), college-educated (79%), white-collar workers (58%), living with family (76%), and earning median monthly income of 16 000 PHP (~320 USD). A 53-item self-administered survey questionnaire was developed and distributed for a period of two weeks in October 2016. The primary outcome was score rating on a five-point Likert scale indicating frequency of engagement. Cramers V and Spearmans rank correlation coefficient (rs) were utilized in the analysis of data. Education and occupation are major determinants of health-related practices among urban migrant workers in Metro Manila. Sleep tends to have the most impact on health while interpersonal relationships affect work performance. Healthy migrant hypothesis appears true for this population and the results can be attributed to resiliency, family-oriented values, and importance of harmonious relationships in Filipino culture. The findings of this study can be used in developing migrant-sensitive health system in cities and further inquiry in this emerging research field.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG007176
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Rural health--Philippines--Manila Metropolitan Area; Rural-urban migration--Philippines--Manila Metropolitan Area; Migration; Internal--Philippines--Manila Metropolitan Area
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Jimeno, K. M. (2017). Health-related practices of urban migrant workers in Metro Manila: Determinants and outcomes. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/5387