Water insecurity among seasonal agriculture workers: perspectives from Spanish professionals

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• dc.contributor.author Rodríguez-Guerrero, Luis Alejandro
• dc.contributor.author Pérez-Urdiales, Iratxe
• dc.contributor.author Escrig-Piñol, Astrid
• dc.contributor.author Jiménez-Lasserrotte, María Del Mar
• dc.contributor.author Pastor-Bravo, María Del Mar
• dc.contributor.author Mateos, José Tomás
• dc.contributor.author Briones Vozmediano, Erica
• dc.date.accessioned 2024-10-21T06:46:35Z
• dc.date.available 2024-10-21T06:46:35Z
• dc.date.issued 2024
• dc.description.abstract Background: Migrant seasonal agricultural workers face conditions of material vulnerability such as inadequate housing difficulties prevent access to running water supplies. The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of professionals involved in the care and support of seasonal migrant agricultural workers, as it relates to water access and water consumption and their impact on these workers' health, in a context of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A qualitative exploratory and descriptive study was conducted in 2021 as part of a larger research project, based on 63 personal semi-structured interviews with professionals who provided support to seasonal migrant agricultural workers in three Spanish autonomous regions. COREQ checklist was used for reporting. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and imported into ATLAS.ti-9 for an inductive thematic analysis. Results: The results have been structured into two main themes: (1) Accessing and obtaining water; and (2) Health problems related to water consumption. Seasonal migrant agricultural workers experience barriers to obtaining safe water for hygiene, cleaning, food preparation and drinking. The implementation of regulations to reduce COVID-19 transmission resulted in improved hygiene levels in the migrants' quarters, including access to safe drinking water. Conclusion: This study suggests that water insecurity experienced by migrant seasonal agricultural workers in Spain results from their poor living conditions and causes health problems related to a lack of hygiene and the use of unsafe water. Sustainable solutions are needed beyond the pandemic in order to provide migrant workers with adequate living conditions and ensure their water needs are fulfilled.
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• dc.identifier.citation Rodríguez-Guerrero LA, Pérez-Urdiales I, Escrig-Piñol A, Jiménez-Lasserrotte MDM, Pastor-Bravo MDM, Mateos JT, et al. Water insecurity among seasonal agriculture workers: perspectives from Spanish professionals. Int J Equity Health. 2024 Feb 16;23(1):31. DOI: 10.1186/s12939-024-02112-8
• dc.identifier.doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02112-8
• dc.identifier.issn 1475-9276
• dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10230/68270
• dc.language.iso eng
• dc.publisher BioMed Central
• dc.relation.ispartof Int J Equity Health. 2024 Feb 16;23(1):31
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• dc.subject.keyword Agricultural workers’ diseases
• dc.subject.keyword COVID-19
• dc.subject.keyword Qualitative research
• dc.subject.keyword Transients and migrants
• dc.subject.keyword Water intoxication
• dc.title Water insecurity among seasonal agriculture workers: perspectives from Spanish professionals
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