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KMID : 0858820100270050079
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2010 Volume.27 No. 5 p.79 ~ p.89
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Health Status and Associated Health Risks among Female Marriage Immigrants in Korea
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Kim Hye-Kyeong
Yoo Seung-Hyun
Cho Seon
Kwon Eun-Joo
Kim Su-Young
Park Ji-Youn
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aims to identify health status and health risks among female marriage immigrants to Korea and to provide a basis for public health strategies to address their health issues.
Methods: The participants of the study were 3,069 immigrant wives. The health examination was conducted by the Korea Association of Health Promotion (KAHP) in 2008. The participants also completed self-administered questionnaires on demographic characteristics, health-related behaviors and mental health.
Results: Patterns of immigrant women’s health problems differed by age and country of origin. Behavior patterns also differed by their heritage, age, and years of residence in Korea. Generally Vietnamese women fell in lower ranges of disease prevalence and health risk factors in the participant group and Japanese women presented most healthy eating habits. Filipina women showed relatively high disease prevalence than any other group.
Conclusion: Immigration to Korea by marriage is relatively a new phenomenon, thus continuing surveillance and research are needed to identify health risks, behavior patterns, and their relationships. Interventions and policies for the health of migrant wives, their children and families are required.
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KEYWORD
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Female marriage immigrant, Health status, Health risk
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