Homens imigrantes bolivianos residentes na zona central do município de São Paulo: situação de moradia e saúde

Objective: to know and describe the life and housing situation of Bolivian immigrant men living in the city center of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Method: Quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional study constituted by applying a questionnaire and conducting individual interviews. The research was carried out with 50 men, together with three institutions that serve Bolivian immigrants, in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. For the analysis of qualitative data, the Collective Subject Discourse method was used. Quantitative data were organized and grouped into tables. Results: The Bolivian immigrants surveyed are young (58%), aged up to 30 years old, with high school education (88%), of self-reported white race / color (56%) and work in the clothing segment. As for living conditions, men share the room facilities with other people (96%) and 98% share the kitchen. The care of the home is under the responsibility of women (50%), and they have already suffered illness after their arrival in Brazil (74%), with abdominal discomfort as the main factor, followed by dental problems, food infections. Conclusion : There are precarious housing conditions and health problems associated with the way of life of Bolivian immigrant men, raising greater attention to the global health dimension based on the problem of immigration.