英文摘要 |
Objectives: To investigate the work and social life and their influences on health among Taiwanese expatriates in Vietnam. Methods: Taiwanese expatriates who had worked in Vietnam for at least 6 months were invited to participate in an online survey from February to May 2023. A total of 388 valid questionnaires were collected. Information regarding the participants’industry, employment status, occupation, work hours, wage or income, duration of stay, language proficiency, and living arrangements was obtained. In addition, data regarding the participants’self-reported health, mental health, personal burnout, and experiences of work-related injuries or illnesses over the preceding year were obtained. Results: Taiwanese expatriates working in Vietnam were predominantly men under 40 years of age with a college degree or above and were working primarily as employees in manufacturing sectors in managerial and professional positions. Their work hours were long, with 73.2% working more than 5 days per week and 20.0% working 10 hours or more per day, but they had a relatively high income. Although over 70% of the participants stayed in Vietnam for over 2 years, less than 30% of them were able to communicate in Vietnamese. Over half of the participants lived alone in factory dormitories. Compared with general workers in Taiwan, the participants reported more mental health problems, higher burnout, and more work-related injuries and illnesses. Regression results revealed that working for over 10 hours per day was associated with increased risks of poor mental health, burnout, and work-related injuries or illnesses. In addition, staying in Vietnam for 5 years or more was associated with an increased risk of poor psychophysical health. Conclusions: Labor authorities and businesses should pay attention to the fact that expatriates work overly long hours and are at an increased risk of psychophysical health problems and occupational injuries. |