Enhancing Occupational Health Capacity for Indonesian Migrant Workers in the Domestic Sector in Hong Kong

Abstract

Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) in Hong Kong's domestic sector face various occupational health and safety risks, as well as limited understanding regarding social protection. This community service initiative aims to enhance the health-related capacity of these workers through education on occupational health and employment-related social protection programs. A participatory approach was employed, comprising preparation, implementation, and evaluation phases. The activities included educational presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions covering occupational health, the prevention of diseases and workplace accidents, stress management, healthy lifestyle practices, and an understanding of employment social security programs in both Indonesia and the host country. The results indicate that participants engaged actively and enthusiastically throughout the program, gaining increased knowledge regarding the importance of occupational health protection, workplace safety, and employment-related social protection. This initiative is expected to improve occupational health literacy and encourage the utilization of social protection programs, thereby enhancing the health, safety, and productivity of Indonesian migrant workers while employed abroad.