Paid Domestic Work and Depression in Mexico
Author Information
Author(s): Guerra Germán, Quezada-Sánchez Amado D., Burton-Jeangros Claudine, Júarez-García Arturo, Flahault Antoine, Salgado de Snyder Nelly
Primary Institution: National Institute of Public Health, Mexico
Hypothesis
Mexican paid domestic workers suffer from depressive symptoms more frequently than other workforce groups.
Conclusion
Paid domestic workers in Mexico have a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms compared to formal employees.
Supporting Evidence
- Paid domestic workers had the highest adjusted prevalence of depressive symptoms at 14.1%.
- Women in paid domestic work had higher odds of depressive symptoms compared to formal employees.
- Significant differences in depressive symptoms prevalence were observed between paid domestic workers and other workforce groups.
Takeaway
This study found that women who work as paid domestic workers in Mexico often feel sad or depressed more than women in other jobs.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey of Mexico (ENSANUT 2012) using statistical methods including logistic regression.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the non-probabilistic sampling and the reliance on self-reported data.
Limitations
The study's results may be limited by the sample size of paid domestic workers and the use of a short reference period for measuring depressive symptoms.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 20,893 individuals, with 328 identified as paid domestic workers, predominantly women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95%CI = 9.7–18.4
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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