The hematological parameters assessment of migrant workers from Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar
Keywords:
Hematological parameters, Anemia, Migrant workerAbstract
Background: Anemia is a major health concern and occurs at all stages of life. The etiology of anemia is multifactorial. Primary causes of anemia include malnutrition, parasitic infection and inherited hemoglobin disorders. Hb concentration is the most common used indicator of anemia at the individual and population level. The increasing foreign migrant workers from Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar in Thailand affect current working status, while no data was presented in our studied areas.
Aim: The study aimed to analyze the situation the burden of anemia in 3 groups of migrant workers from Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 499 migrant workers in Khon Kaen Province from October 2017 to September 2018. Venous blood samples were examined for complete blood count and film morphology. Hematology values were determined by automatic analyzer Sysmex XN3000 to provide WBC, RBC, Hb, Hct, platelet count, MCV, MCH, MCHC and RDW.
Results: The 499 blood samples demonstrated anemia in 39 samples with overall 7.8%(39/499). The mean Hb concentration was 10.7 ± 1.04 g/dL (9.48-11.9). For WBC, all blood samples and platelet counts were normal. Mean MCV, MCH and MCHC were slightly decreased but without significant association. (p = 0.07)
Conclusion: The study confirmed that hematological abnormalities in 3 groups of migrant workers were
usually found. Decreased Hb correlated with blood film morphology. Our finding provides information to better manage anemia among migrant workers currently working in Thailand.
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