2005
DOI: 10.1177/003335490512000610
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Nontraditional Work Factors in Farmworker Adolescent Populations: Implications for Health Research and Interventions

Abstract: SYNOPSISAgriculture has been documented to be one of the most hazardous work environments for both adults and children. Adolescents may be especially vulnerable to adverse health effects from agricultural exposures due to the rapid growth and development experienced during those years. Separating the occupational, economic, and social issues in this population is difficult. Weak regulatory protection, lack of compliance with existing regulations, and gaps in service provision characterize the working condition… Show more

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“…Every year an estimated 500,000–800,000 children migrate across the United States following their Latino migrant farmworker (LMFW) parents whom seek seasonal agricultural work (Free, Kriz, & Konecnik, ). These children face similar disadvantages to other low‐income immigrant families, but are often exposed to additional contextual stressors (Gibson & Hidalgo, ; Tucker, ) including educational interruptions, marginalization, substandard housing, food insecurity, poor supervision, exposure to violence, and health problems (Cooper, Cooper, & Felknor, ; Cooper, Weller, Fox, & Cooper, ; Gunier, Bradman, Harley, Kogut, & Eskenazi, ; Hovey, ; Martin, Gordon, & Kupersmidt, ; Stein et al, ). These stressors can increase mental health problems and risk‐taking behaviors in LMFW children which, in turn, can affect their academic engagement and success (Cooper, Weller, Fox, & Cooper, ; ; Cooper, Weller, Fox, Cooper, & Shipp, ; Gibson & Hidalgo, ; Martinez & Cranston‐Gingras, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Every year an estimated 500,000–800,000 children migrate across the United States following their Latino migrant farmworker (LMFW) parents whom seek seasonal agricultural work (Free, Kriz, & Konecnik, ). These children face similar disadvantages to other low‐income immigrant families, but are often exposed to additional contextual stressors (Gibson & Hidalgo, ; Tucker, ) including educational interruptions, marginalization, substandard housing, food insecurity, poor supervision, exposure to violence, and health problems (Cooper, Cooper, & Felknor, ; Cooper, Weller, Fox, & Cooper, ; Gunier, Bradman, Harley, Kogut, & Eskenazi, ; Hovey, ; Martin, Gordon, & Kupersmidt, ; Stein et al, ). These stressors can increase mental health problems and risk‐taking behaviors in LMFW children which, in turn, can affect their academic engagement and success (Cooper, Weller, Fox, & Cooper, ; ; Cooper, Weller, Fox, Cooper, & Shipp, ; Gibson & Hidalgo, ; Martinez & Cranston‐Gingras, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…22 Less research has documented the safety and health of youth hired Latino farmworkers, who face substantial occupational hazards. 23 McCurdy and Kwan 24 examined differences between Latino and non-Latino high school students working on California farms in the previous year and found that Latino students worked fewer hours and were less likely to perform hazardous tasks that involved tractors, machinery,…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Until recently, agricultural production was largely considered harmless for children, because it often takes place near the home, and it is less visible than factory work. Recent evidence from the USA, however, challenges the assumption that agricultural work is safe for children, as it may involve exposure to chemicals and unsafe machinery (Cooper et al, 2005). The majority of economically active children in developing countries work in agriculture, making conditions and family influences within this sector issues that warrant more attention.…”
Section: Conceptual Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%