Attitudes among Lima healthcare workers against the arrival of foreign migrants

Abstract

Migration in Peru, despite being one of the most in the region, is perceived as a social problem. In this context, the objective of the study was to know the attitude towards foreign migrants among healthcare workers in Metropolitan Lima. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out, healthcare workers from various health facilities mainly from the North of Lima participated. A total of 1 03 healthcare workers with a mean age of 35.37 years $(SD=8.25$; Range: 22 to 60 years) of both sexes and various occupational groups participated. 44.7% $(n=46)$ expressed moderate disagreement regarding the need to make an effort to get immigrants to join our society as full citizens. 35.9% $(n=37)$ indicated moderate disagreement regarding migrants on labor issues. 35% $(n=36)$ indicate a moderate agreement regarding the exploitation of migrants at work. Regarding access to health and education, 44.7% $(n=46)$ indicated a moderate agreement. Finally, 49.5% $(n=51)$ of the respondents, expressed moderate agreement regarding the increase in crime as a result of the arrival of migrants. In conclusion, among Lima healthcare workers, there is a negative trend in attitudes towards Venezuelan migrants, but they agree with access to health and educational services. Dissemination work is necessary to reduce negative attitudes.