The Role of Stress and Perceived Social Support in the Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Mental Health Among Migrant Domestic Workers in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT: International migrant workers often face discrimination and poor work conditions that may negatively affect their mental health. Female migrant domestic workers (MDW), who often must reside in their place of work, may face additional daily stressors and discrimination compared with other international migrant workers. To address the stresses from discrimination and other challenges faced by MDWs, use of social support networks are often encouraged to improve mental well-being. This study seeks to examine the mediating effect of stress between perceived discrimination and self-reported mental health and the moderating role of perceived social support. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted during August 2020 - August 2021 among female MDWs in Hong Kong, China (n = 1965). In addition

SUBMITTER: Sumerlin TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12420704 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature