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Impact of economic crisis and other demographic and socio-economic factors on self-rated health in Greece.

Titulo Impact of economic crisis and other demographic and socio-economic factors on self-rated health in Greece.
Autoría Zavras D, Tsiantou V, Pavi E, Mylona K, Kyriopoulos J.
Fuente Eur J Public Health. 2013 Apr;23(2):206-10. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/cks143. Epub 2012 Oct 23.
Resumen

A phenomenological investigation was undertaken to examine the effects of the 2008-09 global economic recession on the health of unemployed blue-collar autoworkers in the Canadian province of Ontario between September and November 2009. A total of 22 men and 12 women took part. Participants completed a quantitative demographic and financial questionnaire. The qualitative aspect of the study consisted of a phenomenological component comprising semi-structured focus group sessions lasting 2 to 2.5 hours. The number of years employed ranged from 2 to 31.7 with a mean of 15 +/- 8. Participants reported high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression; increased physical pain and discomfort; changes in weight and sexual function; and financial hardships, including inability to purchase prescribed medications. The authors conclude that unemployment associated with the global recession has negative health effects on autoworkers in Ontario.

URL www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23093716
Tipo de documento Artículo cientifico
Impacto en el sistema sanitario --
Impacto en la salud Salud - General