Research in Community and Public Health Nursing

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[English] Factors Influencing the Quality of Life among Vietnamese Garment Factory Workers: A Quantile Regression Analysis: Jihyon Pahn, Youngran Yang; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2025;36(3):231-244. Published online September 30, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2025.01025

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Abstract PDF Supplementary Material: Purpose
The purpose of this study is to explore the factors influencing the quality of life (QoL) among Vietnamese garment factory workers.
Methods
A survey was conducted among 270 workers measuring sociodemographic, work -related, health-related variables, depression, job control, self-efficacy, and social support. Quantile regression analyses were employed to analyze the factors affecting QoL at different levels.
Results
The average QoL scores were 66.23 for men and 66.84 for women (range: 40–120). Higher education levels were associated with better QoL, whereas poor sleep quality had a negative impact across all quantiles. Working in specific departments such as quality control, ironing, and screen printing, and lower intake of fruits and vegetables were linked to reduced QoL in the 0.9 quantile. Depression significantly reduced QoL at the 0.25 and 0.9 quantiles, while job control showed a positive association with QoL at the lower quantiles. Self-efficacy was positively associated with QoL at the 0.1 and 0.75 quantiles, and social support had a consistent positive effect across all quantiles.
Conclusion
Improving sleep quality, enhancing self-efficacy, and strengthening social support may help improve the overall QoL of garment factory workers. In the higher QoL group, targeted attention and support for workers in departments such as quality control and ironing, and healthy diet may be necessary. This study highlights the importance of developing policies that reflect the diverse working conditions affecting QoL and provides foundational evidence to guide future research and workplace interventions.

[English] What Determines the Health-related Quality of Life of Vietnamese Migrant Workers in Korea?: Jihyon Pahn, Heesuk Kim, Youngran Yang; Res Community Public Health Nurs. 2023;34(2):147-157. Published online June 30, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/rcphn.2023.00066

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Abstract PDF: Purpose
Over time, the number of migrant workers in Korea has shown a steady increase. Notably, among all migrant workers, those from Vietnam constitute the third largest group in Korea. The main objective of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the health-related quality of life of Vietnamese migrant workers. The study aimed to provide essential data for the development of customized nursing intervention programs and policy preparation in the future.
Methods
A total of 220 Vietnamese migrant workers aged between 18 and 64, who were employed in Korea through the Employment Permit System and had been residing in the country for more than 91 days, participated in this study.
Results
The study results revealed that physical activity (β=.19, p=.002), hope (β=.50, p <. 001), cohabitation with colleagues (β=.16, p =.003), and sleep hour (β=.11, p =. 031) had a statistically significant impact on health-related quality of life. The findings showed that higher levels of physical activity and hope were positively associated with higher health-related quality of life. Moreover, cohabiting with colleagues and sleeping for more than six hours were also significantly related to higher health-related quality of life.
Conclusion
Given these findings, it is imperative to develop programs that encourage physical activity and enhance the health-related quality of life of migrant workers from Vietnam. Policymakers and employers should also consider providing adequate living conditions that facilitate cohabitation with colleagues and sufficient time for sleep to improve the health and well-being of migrant workers.

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