Haitian immigration in Cascavel, Paraná: convergence point among history(ies), work and health

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Keywords:

Workers, Occupational health, Emigration and immigration, Public health

Abstract

The objective of the study is to analyze the relationship between work and health of Haitian immigrants in Cascavel (PR), focusing on poultry slaughtering industry. For this purpose, a qualitative research was carried out, with three data sources: semi-structured interviews (11), collective work agreements and online news. Haitians began arriving in Cascavel in 2010 and were inserted in the poultry agro-industries. In the interviews, various situations involved in the worker’s health were described, from nonspecific symptoms to work accidents, in addition to racism. Within this setting, Haitian community have been looking for forms of
resistance, through the Haitian Association of Cascavel and participation in local churches.

Published

2018-10-31

How to Cite

1.
Eberhardt LD, Schütz GE, Bonfatti RJ, Miranda AC de. Haitian immigration in Cascavel, Paraná: convergence point among history(ies), work and health. Saúde debate [Internet]. 2018 Oct. 31 [cited 2025 Feb. 5];42(118 jul-set):676-8. Available from: https://saudeemdebate.emnuvens.com.br/sed/article/view/77