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A Scoping Review on Migrant Worker’s Health

Purpose: This study sought to identify the characteristics and trends of domestic research related to the health of migrant workers. Methods: This was a scoping review, and the inclusion criteria were based on the participant/concept/context (PCC) framework as follows: Participants - all migrant workers working in Korea, concept - studies dealing with migrant workers' health problems or care, and context - Korean studies conducted from 2004 to 2023. A systematic electronic literature search was conducted from January 22 to January 30, 2024, using six electronic databases: RISS, KISS, KMbase, KNbase, Scholar, and ScienceON. Of the 607 retrieved articles, 78 studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: Nursing was the most common academic discipline that addressed the health of migrant workers (29.5%). However, nursing interventions for health care, prevention, and promotion were relatively scarce. The health problems of migrant workers included issues with physical health, mental health, and health behaviors. The main physical health problems experienced were musculoskeletal disorders, and the mental health problems included mild depression, anxiety, acculturation stress, and job stress. In addition, migrant workers experienced health inequalities, such as difficulties in using health information and accessing health services. Conclusion: Future health-related research on migrant workers should identify the working environment, health problems, and the health behaviors of migrant workers in Korea and develop and apply various interventions to deliver customized health care.