Assessing the feasibility of epidemiologic research on migrant and seasonal farmworkers: An overview

Zahm, Shelia Hoar; Blair, Aaron

doi:10.1002/ajim.10006

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“…Because of the inherent element of mobility within this population, past data collection issues have been addressed, as pointed out in reviews of the literature. 45 On one hand, relying on self-reported data from the farmworkers has its advantages, especially in understanding the role of cultural values to the population 46 ; however, the lack of epidemiological data, like that found through a general physical examination administered at a health clinic, to support the self-reported behaviors of the MSFW population makes it more difficult to establish the need for increased funding and appropriate intervention efforts at local, state, and national levels. 47 When possible, future studies should utilize self-reported survey measures and clinical data within the same research framework to address this issue.…”

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

Castañeda

Rosenbaum

Holscher

et al. 2015

Journal of Agromedicine

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Migrant and seasonal (MS) farmworkers are an important component of the US economy. Their unique occupational health concerns have garnered research, but chronic disease research in this population is lacking. It is unclear whether health differences exist between migrant (those who migrate to and travel a distance from the home environment and thus live in temporary housing for the purpose of employment) and seasonal workers (those who work in the agricultural industry on a seasonal basis, whose long-term home environments are often near work locations and thus may be considered more “settled”), since most research presents MS farmworkers as a homogenous group. This study explored potential differences in cardiovascular disease risk factors, (i.e., diabetes, current smoking, obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia) by sex and MS status among a sample of 282 English- and Spanish- speaking Latino MS farmworkers in the Midwest using cross–sectional survey and clinical laboratory data. Results showed that in multivariate logistic regression analyses, migrant workers (odds ratio [OR] = 2.15) had a higher likelihood of being obese compared with seasonal workers (P < .05). MS farmworkers did not differ in likelihood of smoking, diabetes, hypertension, or hypercholesterolemia. In adjusted analyses, females were more likely to be obese (OR = 3.29) and have diabetes (OR = 4.74) compared with males (P < .05); and males were more likely to be current smokers (OR = 7.50) as compared with females (P < .05). This study provides insight into chronic health concerns among this predominantly Latino farmworker population and suggests that future prevention and intervention research may need to focus on sex differences rather than MS farmworker status.

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

Castañeda

Rosenbaum

Holscher

et al. 2015

Journal of Agromedicine

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“…Farmworkers as a group are difficult populations to assess, both in term of identifying them and adequately assessing their exposure levels (Kamel et al 2001;Zahm and Blair 2001). The previous studies we cited (Fenske et al 1999;Karr et al 1992;Loewenherz et al 1997;McCurdy et al 1994;Simcox et al 1999) have generally been convenience samples or samples obtained from a small selection of farms (where workplace norms may confer greater protection), or the samples may have been limited to certain farm tasks (such as mixing, loading, or applying pesticides) and it is not possible to determine whether the samples represent the larger population of workers within the same region.…”

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Agricultural task and exposure to organophosphate pesticides among farmworkers.

Coronado

Thompson

Strong

et al. 2004

Environ Health Perspect

118

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“…Recently, a special issue of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine was devoted exclusively to reports on cancer research in this population (79). One paper discussed the findings of an attempt to match persons listed in the California Cancer Registry against the 140,000 persons who are or were members of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO (46).…”

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The Health of U.S. Hired Farm Workers

Villarejo¹

2003

Annu. Rev. Public Health

271

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Key Words farm worker, migrant labor, occupational health and safety, Hispanic health, minority health s Abstract Despite a recent surge in knowledge about U.S. hired farm workers, little is known about the health of this population. No national data are available on the size of the population, mortality or morbidity data, or on chronic health indicators. Demographic data show that these workers are mostly Mexican immigrant or migrant males, and nearly two thirds live in poverty. At least half of all current hired farm workers are undocumented. Fewer than one in five have health insurance, either through their employer or through government programs. However, programs targeting women farm workers, such as WIC or, in California, emergency MediCal, are more effective in helping them obtain needed services. The federal Migrant Health Program serves about 13% of the total of workers plus dependent family members. This paper reviews what is known in the following topical areas: (a) mortality and morbidity; (b) access to health care services; (c) control of infectious diseases; (d ) maternal and child care; (e) occupational health; ( f ) violence; and (g) chronic health indicators. It is suggested that future research incorporate a minimal physical examination of all patients or subjects in order to establish baseline information for the population. Such information will be helpful in targeting interventions and measuring their effectiveness.

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Assessing the feasibility of epidemiologic research on migrant and seasonal farmworkers: An overview

Cited by 18 publications

References 26 publications

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

Agricultural task and exposure to organophosphate pesticides among farmworkers.

The Health of U.S. Hired Farm Workers

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