Table 3 Main coping strategies used by participants by coping families

seek work abroad

give up control

report to authorities

withdraw from others

talk to supervisor

convince themselves to stay longer

threaten employer

purchase own safety equipment

no attempt to improve situation

call friends, family

do not share actual situation

talk to recruitment agency for refund

adjust destination or work preference

confront agency / agents

reduce expenses remit less often repay loan

rely on luck, fate, destiny

seek work or financial assistance

keep to self

go on strike

extend stay

make up excuses

form groups to use shared facilities