title: Differences in exposure to occupational health risks in Spanish and foreign-born workers in Spain (ITSAL Project).
abstract: Migrant workers usually show higher rates of work-related health problems than natives. However, little information is available about their exposure to occupational risks. We describe self-reported working exposure in Spanish and foreign-born workers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted as part of the ITSAL Project. Data on sociodemographic and self-reported occupational exposure in 1,841 foreign-born and 509 Spanish workers were collected through face-to-face interviews. Prevalence and adjusted odds ratios-aOR- (by age, education, type of contract) were calculated. Foreign-born men in non-services sectors and those in manual occupations perceived exposure to occupational risks with lower prevalence than Spanish workers. Foreign-born women reported higher prevalence of exposure than Spanish female workers. By occupation, foreign-born female workers were more likely than Spanish workers to report working many hours/day (aOR2.68; 95 % CI 1.06-6.78) and exposure to extreme temperatures (aOR2.19; 95 % CI 1.10-4.38). Some groups of migrant workers may need increased protection regarding some occupational exposures.
authors: Centre for Research in Occupational Health, Barcelona, Spain. Elena.Ronda@ua.es
authors: Elena
authors: E
authors: Ronda
authors: Andrés A
authors: AA
authors: Agudelo-Suárez
authors: Ana M
authors: AM
authors: García
authors: Maria José
authors: MJ
authors: López-Jacob
authors: Carlos
authors: C
authors: Ruiz-Frutos
authors: Fernando G
authors: FG
authors: Benavides
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004522:Educational Status; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology*; D055815:Young Adult