Condiciones de trabajo, estrés y daños a la salud en trabajadoras de la maquila en Honduras
This paper describes working conditions in the export-oriented maquiladora industry in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and the presence of stress and adverse health effects in women workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted, using three instruments: a guide for observation of work processes, an indiv...
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| Language: | Spanish |
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Instituto de Altos Estudios en Salud Pública "Dr. Arnaldo Gabaldón"
2009
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| Online Access: | https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=3194281 |
| Source: | Salud de los Trabajadores, ISSN 1315-0138, Vol. 17, Nº. 1, 2009, pags. 23-31 |
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This paper describes working conditions in the export-oriented maquiladora industry in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and the presence of stress and adverse health effects in women workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted, using three instruments: a guide for observation of work processes, an individual health symptom survey and a stress symptom scale. Results revealed a high prevalence of exposure to occupational risk factors and job demands, as well as high rates of stress and adverse effects on health. Chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, musculoskeletal disorders, among others, are associated with high exposures to workplace risk factors and job demands due to the organization and division of labor in these industries. |
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