Presentation Information
[FPoIQwB5-14]Mental Health Status and Associated Factors among Chinese Female Workers Living in Japan
*Weng Li1 (1. Graduate School of Nursing, Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen University (Japan))
Keywords:
Chinese female workers,Depressive symptoms,Mental health,CES-D,Japan
[Purpose]
This study examined mental health and sociodemographic factors associated with depressive symptoms among Chinese women in Japan.
[Method]
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Chinese women working in Japan (Nov-Dec 2025). Depressive symptoms were assessed using CES-D (cutoff >16). Survey items included age, education, marital status, family in Japan, residence length, Japanese proficiency, residence status, occupation, employment, and income. Univariate analysis used chi-square or Fisher's exact tests. Multivariate logistic regression included variables with p < 0.2 (residence status, marital status, Japanese proficiency), calculating odds ratios and 95% CI.
[Results]
Of the 216 participants, 87 (40.3%) had depressive symptoms (CES-D >=16). Univariate analysis showed a significant association only with status of residence (p = 0.004), with a higher proportion of depressive symptoms among students. No significant associations were found with other sociodemographic variables. Multivariate analysis revealed that students had significantly higher risk of depressive symptoms compared to permanent residents (OR=12.63, 95%CI: 2.76-93.40, p = 0.003), while no significant associations were observed for dependents, technical intern trainees, marital status, or Japanese language proficiency.
[Consideration]
Mental health among Chinese women in Japan appears to vary by status of residence. The higher prevalence of depressive symptoms among students may be related to academic pressure, career uncertainty, financial difficulties, and limited social support. The absence of associations with other variables suggests that depressive symptoms may be influenced by multiple factors.
[Conclusion]Mental health status among Chinese women living in Japan differs according to status of residence, with students showing higher vulnerability to depressive symptoms. Targeted and culturally sensitive mental health support for international students is needed.
This study examined mental health and sociodemographic factors associated with depressive symptoms among Chinese women in Japan.
[Method]
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Chinese women working in Japan (Nov-Dec 2025). Depressive symptoms were assessed using CES-D (cutoff >16). Survey items included age, education, marital status, family in Japan, residence length, Japanese proficiency, residence status, occupation, employment, and income. Univariate analysis used chi-square or Fisher's exact tests. Multivariate logistic regression included variables with p < 0.2 (residence status, marital status, Japanese proficiency), calculating odds ratios and 95% CI.
[Results]
Of the 216 participants, 87 (40.3%) had depressive symptoms (CES-D >=16). Univariate analysis showed a significant association only with status of residence (p = 0.004), with a higher proportion of depressive symptoms among students. No significant associations were found with other sociodemographic variables. Multivariate analysis revealed that students had significantly higher risk of depressive symptoms compared to permanent residents (OR=12.63, 95%CI: 2.76-93.40, p = 0.003), while no significant associations were observed for dependents, technical intern trainees, marital status, or Japanese language proficiency.
[Consideration]
Mental health among Chinese women in Japan appears to vary by status of residence. The higher prevalence of depressive symptoms among students may be related to academic pressure, career uncertainty, financial difficulties, and limited social support. The absence of associations with other variables suggests that depressive symptoms may be influenced by multiple factors.
[Conclusion]Mental health status among Chinese women living in Japan differs according to status of residence, with students showing higher vulnerability to depressive symptoms. Targeted and culturally sensitive mental health support for international students is needed.
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