Making the Invisibles Visible: A Health Literacy Campaign for Eastern North Carolina Migrant Farmworkers

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Tulsi Patel (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Abstract: Despite there being over 3 million migrant farmworkers in the United States , the migrant farmworkers represent one of the most marginalized and underserved populations (Bail et al. , 2012 , pg. 1). Their status as migrant farmworkers allows for less acculturation into the U.S. culture and health system (Reyes-Velarde , 2012). In spite of major health risks as a result of their occupation , farmworkers face limited access to health services due to poverty , low literacy , language and cultural barriers (Facts , 2017 , pg. 3). Limited health literacy reportedly limits the use of preventive services and management of chronic conditions , and is also associated with misunderstanding prescription medication labels , increased preventable hospital visits and mortality (Baur , 2010 , p. 9). This project is integrated into current initiatives by the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina , inc. (AMEXCAN) targeting the Eastern North Carolina migrant farmworker population. This campaign intends to reduce the health disparity migrant farmworkers face as a result of their occupation and background by improving health literacy , and therefore quality of care received.

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Publication

Honors Project

Language: English

Date: 2018

Keywords

Health Literacy, Migrant Farmworkers, Hispanic Studies

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