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1. Undocumented Domestic Workers and Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Qualitative Study on the Impact of Preventive Measures

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Maria van den Muijsenbergh, Marieke Torensma, Nathalia Skowronek, Tesseltje de Lange, and Karien Stronks

Subjects
undocumented, migrants, COVID-19, preventive measures, structural violence, Communication. Mass media, P87-96
Abstract

This article describes the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) preventive measures on the undocumented migrant domestic workers in the Netherlands. Undocumented migrants (UDMs) are likely to experience inequalities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They rely on the informal market for work and housing and are usually not entitled to a healthcare insurance. However, they are not represented in the COVID-19 registrations or surveys. In order to advise the policymakers and healthcare professionals on how to tailor the preventive activities in handling a pandemic, including vaccination strategy, to the needs of this group, an insight into their experiences is needed. In our qualitative study, two focus group discussions were held with 14 UDMs, recruited through a snowball technique. The UDMs perceived the COVID-19 as a threat. Their precarious position affected their perceived vulnerability, which motivated them to seek information on and comply with preventive measures and testing. However, structural barriers decreased their self-efficacy and opportunity to comply. The COVID-19 measures impacted the lives of UDMs on essential domains, resulting in job, food, and housing insecurity, and increased barriers in access to healthcare. An intersectoral approach addressing health communication, access to healthcare, and social support, as well as legal rights for safe employment, is needed to alleviate the impact of the measures on UDMs.

Published
2022
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2. Exploring experiences with stressors and coping resources among Dutch socioeconomic groups during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Dani van der Kamp, Marieke Torensma, Sarah Vader, Roald Pijpker, Lea den Broeder, Mirjam P Fransen, Annemarie Wagemakers, APH - Aging & Later Life, APH - Quality of Care, Graduate School, Public and occupational health, APH - Health Behaviors & Chronic Diseases, Lectoraat Gezondheid en Omgeving, Faculteit Gezondheid, and Urban Vitality

Subjects
socioeconomic status, Health (social science), Health and Society, Strategic Communication, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, COVID-19, WASS, salutogenesis, Strategische Communicatie, Gezondheid en Maatschappij, resilience
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Summary The COVID-19 crisis impacts populations globally. This impact seems to differ for groups with low- and high-socioeconomic status (SES). We conducted a qualitative study in the Netherlands using a salutogenic perspective to examine experiences with stressors and coping resources during the pandemic among both SES groups to gain insight on how to promote the health and well-being of these groups. We conducted 10 focus group discussions and 20 interviews to explore the experiences, including resources and stressors, of respondents from low- (N = 37) and high-SES (N = 38) groups (25–55 years, Dutch speaking). We analyzed the findings at individual, community, and national levels. The results show that coping depends on government-imposed measures and the way individuals handle these measures; restriction to the home context with positive and negative consequences for work and leisure; psychological negative consequences and resourcefulness; and social effects related to unity (e.g. social cohesion or support) and division (including polarization). Respondents with lower SES expressed more problems with COVID-19 measures and experienced more social impact in their neighborhood than those with higher SES. Where low-SES groups especially mentioned the effects of staying at home on family life, high-SES groups mentioned effects on work life. At last, psychological consequences seem to differ somewhat across SES groups. Recommendations include consistent government-imposed measures and government communication, support for home schooling children, and strengthening the social fabric of neighborhoods.

Published
2023

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