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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 3/2016

23.05.2015 | Original Paper

Work Conditions and Health and Well-Being of Latina Hotel Housekeepers

verfasst von: Yu-Chin Hsieh, Yorghos Apostolopoulos, Sevil Sönmez

Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Ausgabe 3/2016

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Abstract

Hotel housekeepers are exposed to a plethora of disproportionately high work-induced hazards that can lead to adverse health consequences. Latina hotel housekeepers are rendered particularly vulnerable to elevated occupational hazards and resultant health strains due to their socioeconomic status, immigration status, language barriers, and lack of access to healthcare services. The findings from the 27 interviews with Latina hotel housekeepers indicated that the interviewees were exposed to physical, chemical, and social hazards in the workplace and suffered musculoskeletal injuries. In terms of psychological wellness, the time pressure of cleaning rooms quickly and work-related stress stemming from workplace mistreatment emerged as major work-related stressors. Recommendations are made for the introduction of multilevel interventions designed to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses and to promote healthier workplaces.
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Metadaten
Titel
Work Conditions and Health and Well-Being of Latina Hotel Housekeepers
verfasst von
Yu-Chin Hsieh
Yorghos Apostolopoulos
Sevil Sönmez
Publikationsdatum
23.05.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Ausgabe 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0224-y

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