Psychosocial factor exposures in the workplace: differences between immigrants and Spaniards.

Background: The purpose of this study was to analyse psychosocial factor exposures in the workplace for immigrant workers in Spain and identify differences in exposure at work between immigrants and Spaniards.

Methods: A multi-stage sample was taken by conglomerates (final sample size: 7555 workers). The information was obtained in 2004 and 2005 using a standardized questionnaire administered by interviewing participants in their homes.

The relationship between immigration and mental health: what is the role of workplace psychosocial factors.

Background: To study the relationship between immigration and mental health considering the psychosocial factors in the workplace.

Methods: Multistage cluster sampling was used (final sample: 7,612 workers). Workers whose country of origin was unknown were excluded from the study (study population: 7,555).

Psychosocial risk exposures and labour management practices. An exploratory approach.

Aim: The purpose was to explore the relationship between psychosocial risk exposures and labour management practices (LMP), as indicators of work organization and pertinent features for primary preventive intervention.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of a representative sample of salaried working population in Spain (n = 7,612). Information was obtained in 2004-2005 using a standardized questionnaire administered through personal interviews at the household.