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

01-06-2016 | Original Paper

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

Authors: Yu-Chin Hsieh, Yorghos Apostolopoulos, Sevil Sönmez

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 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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Metadata
Title
Work Conditions and Health and Well-Being of Latina Hotel Housekeepers
Authors
Yu-Chin Hsieh
Yorghos Apostolopoulos
Sevil Sönmez
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0224-y

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