Working Conditions and Self-Reported Health Among Undocumented and Newly Regularized Migrants in Geneva: A Cross-Sectional Study

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serval:BIB_CDA9E3674152
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Titre
Working Conditions and Self-Reported Health Among Undocumented and Newly Regularized Migrants in Geneva: A Cross-Sectional Study
Périodique
International Journal of Public Health
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Hagose Munire, Burton-Jeangros Claudine, Fakhoury Julien, Consoli Liala, Refle Jan-Erik, Jackson Yves
ISSN
1661-8564
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
06/12/2023
Volume
68
Langue
anglais
Résumé
Objectives: Most undocumented migrants are employed in so-called “dirty jobs” or “3D jobs” (dangerous, dirty and degrading) due to their lack of legal status. This study aimed to describe the self-reported health of undocumented and newly regularized migrants in relation to their working conditions.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data collected during the first phase of the Parchemins study (2017–18), a survey that monitors the socioeconomic and health impact of a regularization scheme for undocumented workers in Geneva, Switzerland. The sample consists of 395 undocumented and newly regularized migrants.
Results: Overall, 147 (37.2%) rated their health as very good or excellent. Multivariable regression analysis indicated that work-related factors associated with better self-reported health included higher satisfaction with working conditions, while legal status regularization showed only a borderline association. By contrast, workers performing very demanding tasks and having more difficulties finding a new job were less likely to report very good or excellent health.
Conclusion: Findings show that work-related factors had a stronger influence on self-reported health compared to legal status change. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term impact of regularization on working conditions and self-rated health.
Mots-clé
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Health (social science)
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Oui
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02/02/2024 14:19
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03/02/2024 8:13
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