Research Group PAIDI-CTS 1050 Complex Care, Chronicity and Health Outcomes, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain.
Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Department of Nursing, University of Seville, 41009 Seville, Spain.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Sep 27;17(19):7063. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17197063.
Expanding businesses was the main reason for the immigration of Chinese people in Spain, which consists the fifth largest nationality of immigrants in this country. Nevertheless, few studies have been carried out to understand the working conditions of this population. Using an ethnographic design, this study examined the work patterns and working conditions among Chinese immigrants living in southern Spain and how these factors affected their health. Observing participants, field notes, and semi-structured interviews with question script were conducted with 133 Chinese immigrants. Five main themes were defined: "Economic improvement as a migratory reason", "Conception to Work", "Labor Sector", "Work conditions", and "Occupational health". Our results showed that Chinese immigrants worked in the provision of services, with long working hours and little rest. Although they had low rates of unemployment, the working conditions had an important impact on their dietary patterns and their family life. Ergonomic and psychosocial risks also explained high rates of musculoskeletal problems and stress. In conclusion, Chinese immigrants living in southern Spain work actively in the service sector of the economy, but with many work hours. These characteristics seem to impact their health at a physical, psychological, and social level.
拓展业务是中国人移民西班牙的主要原因，中国人在西班牙是第五大移民群体。然而，很少有研究来了解这一人群的工作条件。本研究采用民族志设计，考察了居住在西班牙南部的中国移民的工作模式和工作条件，以及这些因素如何影响他们的健康。通过对 133 名中国移民进行观察、现场记录和半结构化访谈，确定了五个主要主题：“经济改善是移民的原因”、“工作观念”、“劳动部门”、“工作条件”和“职业健康”。研究结果表明，中国移民从事服务业工作，工作时间长，休息时间少。尽管他们的失业率较低，但工作条件对他们的饮食模式和家庭生活有重要影响。工效学和心理社会风险也解释了肌肉骨骼问题和压力的高发病率。总之，居住在西班牙南部的中国移民积极从事服务业，但工作时间长。这些特点似乎在身体、心理和社会层面上影响着他们的健康。
