Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026)

Mental Health Early Detection and Resilience Reinforcement among Indonesian Women Migrant Workers Living in Taiwan

Intan Maharani Sulistyawati Batubara (Department of Nursing, Universitas Kusuma Husada Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia)
Andi Buanasari (Department of Nursing, Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia)
Maula Mar’atus Solikhah (Department of Nursing, Universitas Kusuma Husada Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

Indonesian women migrant workers in Taiwan face psychosocial stressors such as financial difficulties, social isolation, and limited access to mental health care. Despite their growing numbers, few community-based programs address early detection and resilience reinforcement within this population. This community-based program was conducted in December 2022 at a workforce agency in Taipei, Taiwan. Ten Indonesian women migrant workers participated in an online psychosocial screening using the Indonesian Ministry of Health questionnaire, followed by educational sessions on psychological distress and resilience, and a five-finger hypnosis technique for stress management. Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess knowledge and self-stress-management ability. More than half of the participants (55.6%) reported sleep difficulties, and 33.3% experienced tension or worry. Knowledge scores increased from a mean of 3.5 to 4.5 (mean difference = 1.0), and all participants demonstrated the ability to perform self-stress management (mean = 10/10). The program enhanced mental health awareness and self-regulation skills among Indonesian women migrant workers. Integrating early detection and resilience training into workforce agency programs is recommended to promote sustainable psychological well-being and community empowerment.

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Journal Info

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PJPM

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Poltekita: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (e-ISSN: 2722-5798 & p-ISSN: 2722-5801) is a scientific health journal published by Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu. It is an open-accessed journal, peer-reviewed, and accredited at the national level (SINTA 3). This journal aims to disseminate the conceptual ...