Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Farmers and farmworkers
Adaptation of a Culturally Relevant Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Low-Income, Mexican-Origin Parents With Young Children
Describes a 5-year community-based study on obesity intervention programs in children ages 2-8 in two rural Mexican-American communities in California's Central Valley. Discusses family-centered, culturally adapted programs promoting healthy eating and physical activity for children of rural agricultural workers.
Author(s): Lucia Kaiser, Judith Martinez, Marcel Horowitz, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 05/2015
Type: Document
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Describes a 5-year community-based study on obesity intervention programs in children ages 2-8 in two rural Mexican-American communities in California's Central Valley. Discusses family-centered, culturally adapted programs promoting healthy eating and physical activity for children of rural agricultural workers.
Author(s): Lucia Kaiser, Judith Martinez, Marcel Horowitz, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 05/2015
Type: Document
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The Status of Farm Labor Housing and the Health of Workers
Reviews the literature on housing for farmworkers with a focus on potential health impacts. Reports on data from California, Washington, Florida, Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina. Provides recommendations regarding farm labor housing and future research needed.
Author(s): Don Villarejo
Date: 03/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: California Institute for Rural Studies
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Reviews the literature on housing for farmworkers with a focus on potential health impacts. Reports on data from California, Washington, Florida, Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina. Provides recommendations regarding farm labor housing and future research needed.
Author(s): Don Villarejo
Date: 03/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: California Institute for Rural Studies
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Health Insurance and Farmworker Eligibility
A fact sheet summarizing data on farmworker health insurance status, the elements that contribute to their lack of health insurance, and possible repercussions farmworkers face by not having health insurance.
Date: 02/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Outreach Partners
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A fact sheet summarizing data on farmworker health insurance status, the elements that contribute to their lack of health insurance, and possible repercussions farmworkers face by not having health insurance.
Date: 02/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Outreach Partners
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Perceptions of Housing Conditions Among Migrant Farmworkers and Their Families: Implications for Health, Safety and Social Policy
Provides insight into the housing conditions of migrant farmworkers in North Carolina and its effect on their health and safety.
Author(s): Jessica Keim-Malpass, Chaya R. Spears Johnson, Sara A. Quandt, Thomas A. Arcury
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 15(1), 3076
Date: 02/2015
Type: Document
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Provides insight into the housing conditions of migrant farmworkers in North Carolina and its effect on their health and safety.
Author(s): Jessica Keim-Malpass, Chaya R. Spears Johnson, Sara A. Quandt, Thomas A. Arcury
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 15(1), 3076
Date: 02/2015
Type: Document
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LSC Agricultural Worker Population Estimate Update
Identifies the population of agricultural workers and their dependents, and provides an estimate of the size and distribution of this population to be used as a basis for allocating resources supported by federal programs targeting farmworkers, including health and human services programs.
Date: 01/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Legal Services Corporation
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Identifies the population of agricultural workers and their dependents, and provides an estimate of the size and distribution of this population to be used as a basis for allocating resources supported by federal programs targeting farmworkers, including health and human services programs.
Date: 01/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Legal Services Corporation
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Farmworkers' Health Fact Sheet: Data from the National Agricultural Workers Survey
Provides 2011-2012 statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor's National Agricultural Workers Survey regarding the health of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers. Includes information on basic demographics, health history, occupational hazards, and access to healthcare.
Date: 01/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Provides 2011-2012 statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor's National Agricultural Workers Survey regarding the health of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers. Includes information on basic demographics, health history, occupational hazards, and access to healthcare.
Date: 01/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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A Pilot Study of Gait Function in Farmworkers in Eastern North Carolina
Reports the results of a pilot study working to identify and determine the usefulness of quantitative gait measures in Latino farmworkers in North Carolina. Examines differences in gait between farmworkers and non-farmworkers.
Author(s): Ha T. Nguyen, Stephen B. Kritchevsky, Judy L. Foxworth, et al.
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 20(4), 427-433
Date: 2015
Type: Document
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Reports the results of a pilot study working to identify and determine the usefulness of quantitative gait measures in Latino farmworkers in North Carolina. Examines differences in gait between farmworkers and non-farmworkers.
Author(s): Ha T. Nguyen, Stephen B. Kritchevsky, Judy L. Foxworth, et al.
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 20(4), 427-433
Date: 2015
Type: Document
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Findings from the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) 2000-2009: Profiles of Youth, Parents, and Children of Farm Workers in the United States
Examines the demographic and employment characteristics of youth crop workers, dependent children of crop workers, and farmworker parents. Focuses on the potential for pesticide exposure. Based on data collected between October 1, 1999 and September 20, 2009 through face-to-face interviews with 26,347 crop workers.
Author(s): Susan Gabbard, Annie Georges, Trish Hernandez, Carmen Sum, Daniel Carroll
Date: 11/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Examines the demographic and employment characteristics of youth crop workers, dependent children of crop workers, and farmworker parents. Focuses on the potential for pesticide exposure. Based on data collected between October 1, 1999 and September 20, 2009 through face-to-face interviews with 26,347 crop workers.
Author(s): Susan Gabbard, Annie Georges, Trish Hernandez, Carmen Sum, Daniel Carroll
Date: 11/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Pesticide Exposure and Depression Among Male Private Pesticide Applicators in the Agricultural Health Study
Analyzes pesticide exposure data among male pesticide applicators living in rural Iowa and North Carolina. Determines if associations between pesticide exposure and depression exist.
Author(s): John D. Beard, David M. Umbach, Jane A. Hoppin, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 122(9), 984-991
Date: 09/2014
Type: Document
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Analyzes pesticide exposure data among male pesticide applicators living in rural Iowa and North Carolina. Determines if associations between pesticide exposure and depression exist.
Author(s): John D. Beard, David M. Umbach, Jane A. Hoppin, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 122(9), 984-991
Date: 09/2014
Type: Document
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Heat-Related Illness Among Oregon Farmworkers
A study illustrating the warning signs of heat-related illness (HRI) experienced by migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Oregon. Examines the risk factors of HRI including the workers understanding of the illness, their level of concern about the illness, and the measures taken by the employees and employers to prevent HRI.
Author(s): Jeffrey W. Bethel, Renee Harger
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(9), 9273-9285
Date: 09/2014
Type: Document
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A study illustrating the warning signs of heat-related illness (HRI) experienced by migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Oregon. Examines the risk factors of HRI including the workers understanding of the illness, their level of concern about the illness, and the measures taken by the employees and employers to prevent HRI.
Author(s): Jeffrey W. Bethel, Renee Harger
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(9), 9273-9285
Date: 09/2014
Type: Document
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