ABSTRACT
Grounded in ecosocial theory, this paper discusses the mental health disparities of working-class Latinas from multiple perspectives. An overview of working-class Latinas' prevalent mental health disorders, barriers to care and suggestions for interventions and future studies are provided.
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Hispanic or Latino/psychology , Mental Disorders/ethnology , Mental Health/ethnology , Poverty/ethnology , Adult , Female , Gender Identity , Health Services Accessibility/organization & administration , Humans , Mental Health Services/organization & administration , Middle Aged , Occupational Exposure , Occupational Health , Racism/ethnology , Sexual Harassment/ethnology , Socioeconomic Factors , Violence/ethnology , Workplace/psychologyABSTRACT
The poor working conditions of Latina hotel cleaners render them particularly vulnerable to elevated occupational hazards that lead to adverse health outcomes. This article presents a comprehensive review of occupational risks (including physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial risk factors) and health outcomes (including musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory diseases, dermatological diseases and allergies, and psychological disorders) for Latina hotel cleaners, within their unique sociocultural contexts. Preventive interventions for improving Latina hotel cleaners' work and health conditions are recommended.
