[Quality of life in Latin American immigrant caregivers in Spain].

Authors :: Bover A
Taltavull JM
Gastaldo D
Luengo R
Izquierdo MD
Juando-Prats C
Sáenz de Ormijana A
Robledo J
Source :: Gaceta sanitaria [Gac Sanit] 2015 Mar-Apr; Vol. 29 (2), pp. 123-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Nov 28.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Objective: To describe perceived quality of life in Latin American caregivers working in Spain and how it varies in relation to certain variables shared by this group.<br />Methods: We used the SF-36 to measure perceived quality of life in 517 women residing in five Spanish regions: the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, the Basque Country, the Canary Islands, and Madrid. Several variables related to the socio-demographic profile and migration process were studied using Student's t test, ANOVA and linear regression models.<br />Results: The participants scored very low on the dimensions of physical and emotional roles. The factors associated with lower quality of life scores within the group were working as a live-in caregiver, lack of contract, multitasking, irregular status, and younger age.<br />Conclusions: The vulnerability of these women can be explained by poor working conditions and other factors related to the migratory process.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 SESPAS. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved.)