@article{ref1,
title="Health inequality between migrant and non-migrant workers in an industrial zone of Vietnam",
journal="International journal of environmental research and public health",
year="2019",
author="Pham, Kiet Tuan Huy and Nguyen, Long Hoang and Vuong, Quan-Hoang and Ho, Manh-Tung and Vuong, Thu-Trang and Nguyen, Hong-Kong T. and Vu, Giang Thu and Nguyen, Huong Lan Thi and Tran, Bach Xuan and Latkin, Carl A. and Ho, Cyrus S. H. and Ho, Roger C. M.",
volume="16",
number="9",
pages="e16091502-e16091502",
abstract="Vietnam has experienced massive internal migration waves from rural to industrialized zones. However, little efforts have been made to understand differences in health conditions and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between local and migrant industrial workers. This study aimed to examine the inequality in health status and HRQOL between these workers. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 289 Vietnamese workers at three industrial areas in Hanoi and Bac Ninh. Self-reported health status and HRQOL were measured using the EuroQOL-5 dimensions-5 levels (EQ-5D-5L) instrument. Sociodemographic, working, and environmental factors were also investigated. Overall, the mean EQ-5D index was 0.74 (SD = 0.21) and the average number of health problems in the last 12 months in our sample was 1.91 (SD = 1.63) problems. Migrant people had a lower EQ-5D index (β = -0.08, <i>p</i> < 0.01) and more health problems (β = 0.20, <i>p</i> < 0.05) compared to local workers. Those being male, working in the same posture more than 60 min, and exposed to more hazards at work were correlated with a lower EQ-5D index and higher number of health problems. The results highlighted inequalities in health status and HRQOL between migrant and local workers. Reinforcing regular health check-ups, ensuring sufficient protective equipment and working conditions may help improve the health outcomes of the workers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1661-7827",
doi="10.3390/ijerph16091502",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16091502"
}