Suicidal and Depressive Symptoms in Filipino Home Care Workers in Israel

摘要: The study consisted of a cross sectional sample 178 Filipino home care workers who completed the Paykel Suicide Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire-9. Respondents also questionnaires about exposure to abuse perceived social support. Overall, 35% reported some type within their home/work environment. For those reporting low levels satisfaction with recipient, higher major lifetime discrimination was associated SIA, whereas for high there no relationship between SIA. Abuse environment only predictor depressive symptoms, greater being symptoms. in Israel likely are exposed moderate as well society at large. Because live-in spend majority time environment, recipients have protective qualities that can serve buffer against discrimination. Nevertheless, abusive working conditions detrimental effects on mental health.