Depressive and anxiety symptoms among housemaidsAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine

By:

Eliane Cardoso Sales, Vilma S. Santana

Date: December 2003

Article Title: Depressive and anxiety symptoms among housemaids
Title of Journal: American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Vol #: 44
Issue #: 6

Background:
Housemaid, the most common occupation in the female labor force in Brazil, is known to be targeted by a generalized racial and job discrimination, which can generate mental suffering such as depressive and anxiety symptoms. In this cross-sectional study, the association between being a maid and having depressive and anxiety symptoms was evaluated.

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Informal Economy Theme

Social Protection

Informal Economy Topic

Care workers/care economy

Region

Latin America & Caribbean

Brazil

Language

English

Publication Type

Journal Articles