Comparability of data obtained from migrant farmworkers and their spouses on occupational history†

Colt, Joanne S.; Engel, Lawrence S.; Keifer, Matthew; Thompson, Mary Lou; Zahm, Shelia Hoar

doi:10.1002/ajim.1120

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“…Recall bias, though possible, is not likely because associations between kidney disease and occupational exposures were not widely known at the time of the study. Studies have shown reasonable accuracy in proxy respondents' reporting of occupational histories and lower accuracy in the reporting of specific exposures [Lerchen and Samet, ; Colt et al, ; Soll‐Johanning and Hannerz, ]. In our analyses, excluding proxies did not change observed associations.…”

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confidence: 39%

Occupational exposures and chronic kidney disease: Possible associations with endotoxin and ultrafine particles

Sponholtz

Sandler

Parks

et al. 2015

American J Industrial Med

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Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) carries a high public health burden yet there is limited research on occupational factors, which are examined in this retrospective case-control study. Methods Newly diagnosed cases of CKD (n=547) and controls (n=508) from North Carolina provided detailed work histories in telephone interviews. Unconditional logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results There was heterogeneity in the association of CKD and agricultural work, with crop production associated with increased risk and work with livestock associated with decreased risk. Work with cutting/cooling/lubricating oils was associated with a reduced risk. CKD risk was increased for working in dusty conditions. Conclusions CKD risk was reduced in subjects with occupational exposures previously reported to involve endotoxin exposure. Further, exposure to dusty conditions was consistently associated with increased risk of glomerulonephritis across industry, suggesting that research on CKD and ultrafine particulates is needed.

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confidence: 39%

Occupational exposures and chronic kidney disease: Possible associations with endotoxin and ultrafine particles

Sponholtz

Sandler

Parks

et al. 2015

American J Industrial Med

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“…Calendar instruments are currently used in a variety of fields, including life course research ( Axinn et al 1999 ; Caspi et al 1996 ; Reimer 2004 ; Smith and Thomas 2003 ; Van der Vaart 1996 ), epidemiology ( Colt et al 2001 ; Engel et al 2001b ; Hoppin et al 1998 ; Wingo et al 1988 ), family planning studies ( Becker and Diop-Sidibe 2003 ; Becker and Sosa 1992 ; Goldman et al 1989 ; Rosenberg et al 1983 ), health behaviour ( Wiebe and Landis 2000 ), sexual risk taking ( Martyn and Martin 2003 ) and domestic violence ( Yoshihama et al 2005 ). This wide range of topics is also reflected in a great diversity of studied populations.…”

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Applications of calendar instruments in social surveys: a review

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2007

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Retrospective reports in survey interviews and questionnaires are subject to many types of recall error, which affect completeness, consistency, and dating accuracy. Concerns about this problem have led to the development of so-called calendar instruments, or timeline techniques. These aided recall procedures have been designed to help respondents gain better access to long-term memory by providing a graphical time frame in which life history information can be represented. In order to obtain more insights into the potential benefits of calendar methodology, this paper presents a review of the application of calendar instruments, their design characteristics and effects on data quality. Calendar techniques are currently used in a variety of fields, including life course research, epidemiology and family planning studies. Despite the growing interest in these new methods, their application often lacks sufficient theoretical foundation and little attention has been paid to their effectiveness. Several recent studies however, have demonstrated that in comparison to more traditional survey methods, calendar techniques can improve some aspects of data quality. While calendar instruments have been shown to be potentially beneficial to retrospective data quality, there is an apparent need for methodological research that generates more systematic knowledge about their application in social surveys.

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“…It provides the first documentation of the lifetime and current pesticide exposure of farmworkers and other Latino immigrants, reflecting efforts that others suggested over a decade ago [Zahm & Blair, 2001; Zahm et al, 1997]. In particular Engel and Colt [Engel et al, 2001; Colt et al, 2001] used a life-time calendar to document the lifetime pesticide exposure of Latino farmworkers. However, although the method they developed appeared to be reliable and valid, the calendar method they used is cumbersome, it was applied to small samples (89 farmworkers and non-farmworkers), and it has not been replicated in other studies.…”

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confidence: 99%

Lifetime and current pesticide exposure among Latino farmworkers in comparison to other Latino immigrants

Arcury

Nguyen

Summers

et al. 2014

American J Industrial Med

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Background Pesticide exposure poses a health risk for farmworkers. This analysis documents lifetime and current pesticide exposure of North Carolina Latino migrant farmworkers, with comparison to non-farmworker Latino immigrants. Methods During May–October 2012, 235 Latino farmworkers and 212 Latino non-farmworkers completed interviews with items to construct measures of lifetime, current residential and occupational pesticide exposure. Results Farmworkers experience levels of lifetime and residential pesticide exposure that are consistently greater than among non-farmworkers. Farmworkers report a large number of occupational pesticide exposures. Lifetime exposure and current residential pesticide exposure are related to social determinants. Education is inversely related to lifetime pesticide exposure for farmworkers and non-farmworkers; farmworkers with H-2A visas report greater residential pesticide exposure than those without H-2A visas. Conclusions Occupational safety policy needs to consider these patterns of lifetime exposure when setting standards. Health care providers should be aware of the lifetime and current exposure of this vulnerable population.

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Comparability of data obtained from migrant farmworkers and their spouses on occupational history†

Cited by 11 publications

References 20 publications

Occupational exposures and chronic kidney disease: Possible associations with endotoxin and ultrafine particles

Occupational exposures and chronic kidney disease: Possible associations with endotoxin and ultrafine particles

Applications of calendar instruments in social surveys: a review

Lifetime and current pesticide exposure among Latino farmworkers in comparison to other Latino immigrants

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