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Health, Occupational and Environmental Risks of Emanicpated Migrant Farmworker Youth

Author: Peoples, John D.
Date Published: 2010


This study examines the perceptions of health, health seeking behavior, access to information and resources, work related hazards, substance abuse, and social support of emanicpated migrant youth (EMY) who come to the United States without their families to work. Eleven interviews were conducted with 29 participants. Work was identified as the overarching priority of the EMY. Their greatest concern was becoming sick and unable to work. They described their work environment as demanding and stressful, but felt obliged to work regardless of conditions. Alcohol and drug abuse were reported as prevalent problems. Emancipated migrant youth are a vulnerable poplulation who have significant occupational stress, hazardous environmental exposures, social isolation and drug/alcohol abuse.

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