Difficult Working Conditions of Migrant Workers: An Example of an Industrial Area in South of Türkiye

• DOI: 10.35232/estudamhsd.1563793
• Publication Date: 2025-02-04T10:30:10Z
• Authors: Onur Acar; Burak Kurt; Orhan Alper Koyu; Muhsin Akbaba; Ersin Nazlıcan; Hüseyin İlter; Erhan Kaya; Musa Sahın
• Keywords: Salary; Minimum Wage

The integration of refugees into their work lives is crucial issue for public health.This study aimed to reveal some characteristics the working life Syrian in Türkiye. This cross-sectional employed convenience sampling method select participants one provinces Türkiye that hosts highest number compared its population. data collected via a questionnaire were analyzed using Chi-square, T test, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation statistical methods. All workers surveyed unregistered, 42.8% worked industry. Average weekly hours 66.2 hours, 78.1% paid less than legal minimum wage. Weekly or high level education did not lead an increase salary. changed jobs frequently due poor conditions, 57.2% had accident have been found adverse including long low pay, lack vocational training risk accidents. It recommended carry out further studies together with necessary arrangements.