Work Conditions And Health And Well-Being Of Latina Hotel Housekeepers

Keywords

Cleaners; Hotel employees; Immigrant workers; Occupational health; Work environment

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.

Publication Date

6-1-2016

Publication Title

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

Volume

18

Issue

3

Number of Pages

568-581

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0224-y

Socpus ID

84929650554 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84929650554

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