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trabajadoras
salud laboral
género
derechos humanos
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Dear Editor,
We are very interested in the findings of the research by Castellanos-Torres et al., as they provide an in-depth understanding of the experiences of working women during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Valencian Community, Spain, and its consequences for health. This study, which employed a qualitative approach with 17 semi-structured interviews and 3 focus groups, reveals several important dimensions related to the feminization of employment, work overload, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. The main findings indicate that the pandemic exacerbated job insecurity, particularly in sectors traditionally occupied by women, such as cleaning, domestic work, and the textile industry, directly affecting workers' physical, mental, and musculoskeletal health…
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