Water insecurity among seasonal agriculture workers: perspectives from Spanish professionals
Rodríguez-Guerrero, Luis Alejandro; Pérez Urdiales, Iratxe; Escrig-Pinol, AstridM Jiménez Lasserrotte, María del Mar; Pastor-Bravo, María del Mar; Mateos, José Tomás; Briones Vozmediano, Erica Tula
Publicat a: International Journal for Equity in Health, 2024, vol. 23, núm. 1 Enllaç: Més informació
Àmbits de la publicació: Salut
2024
Extracte
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. 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.

