Latino Immigrant Youth Living in a Nontraditional Migration City

2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa J. DeJonckheere ◽  
Lisa M. Vaughn ◽  
Farrah Jacquez
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Immigrant Youth ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
The United States ◽  
Family Networks ◽  
Latino Immigrant Youth ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
Destination Area ◽  
School Supports

Latino immigrant children represent the fastest-growing population in the United States and families are frequently residing outside of the traditional migration destinations. These cities lack the infrastructure and resources to provide culturally relevant services and bilingual education that supports these youth. Following a social-ecological approach that attends to the multiple contextual and cultural factors that influence individuals, this study identifies the risk and protective factors experienced by Latino immigrant youth living within a nontraditional destination area. Youth described relationship, immigration, academic, language, and familial stressors as significant risk factors. Protective factors included family networks, peer relationships, and school supports.

scholarly journals Where PYD Meets CBPR: A Photovoice Program for Latino Immigrant Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Andrade ◽  
I. C. Cubilla ◽  
G. Sojo-Lara ◽  
S. D. Cleary ◽  
M. C. Edberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Immigrant Youth ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Program Testing ◽  
Latino Immigrant Youth ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
Langley Park

Community engagement in identifying issues of collective concern to address health disparities is an approach that is central to conducting community-based participatory research. It is particularly important for youth to be engaged in dialogue around issues that affect their lives. Participation of this nature is understood, within a Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach, to be an element of primary prevention vis a vis health risks. Photovoice has been an increasingly used methodology to enable youth to identify and address issues relevant to their daily experiences. We implemented a six-week Photovoice project guided by a PYD approach with Latino immigrant youth (n=12) from Langley Park, MD. This article describes the experiences of facilitators in implementing the program, testing a new curriculum, and also presents results related to changes in PYD assets among participants. We also offer recommendations for future Photovoice programs with similar populations and aims.

scholarly journals Occupational Injuries among Latino/a Immigrant Cattle Feedyard Workers in the Central States Region of the United States

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8821
Author(s):  
Athena K. Ramos ◽  
Suraj Adhikari ◽  
Aaron M. Yoder ◽  
Risto H. Rautiainen
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
The United States ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Past ◽  
Risk Of Injury ◽  
Latino Immigrant

Agriculture is a dangerous industry with high rates of occupational injuries. Immigrants comprise the majority of the hired agricultural workforce in the United States, and these workers may be at a higher risk for job-related injuries. This study addressed the frequency, characteristics, and risk factors of occupational injuries among Latino immigrant cattle feedyard workers. Data were collected through structured interviews with Latino immigrant cattle feedyard workers in Kansas and Nebraska (n = 243; 90.9% male). Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to identify risk factors for injury. Nearly three-fourths of participants (71.2%) reported having experienced one or more injuries in the past while working on a cattle feedyard. The most frequent types of reported injuries, including those not requiring medical care, were bruises/contusions (40%), cuts/lacerations (21%), and sprains/strains (12%). These injuries were mainly caused by animals/livestock (33%), chemicals (23%), falls (12%), and tools (9%). Significant risk factors for injury included male gender (OR 5.9), being over age 35 (OR 2.6), working on a large or an extra-large feedyard (OR 5.4), having 11 or more employees on the feedyard (OR 3.6), and working more than eight hours a day (OR 4.7). Having received safety training was also associated with greater risk of injury in a univariable model (OR 2.6). Cattle feedyard workers are at high risk for injury and require more effective preventive measures.

scholarly journals 1645. High Seroprevalence and Seroconversion Rate of Borrelia burgdorferi Infection Among Hispanic/Latino Immigrant Workers in Eastern Suffolk County, New York: A Longitudinal-Based Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S600-S601
Author(s):  
Stalin Vilcarromero ◽  
Ana M Nunez ◽  
Katherine Vivas ◽  
Julianna Russo ◽  
Saadia Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Borrelia Burgdorferi ◽  
Seroconversion Rate ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
The United States ◽  
Suffolk County ◽  
Immigrant Worker ◽  
Latino Immigrant ◽  
Field Workers

Abstract Background Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, continues to be the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the United States (US) affecting the public health and the economy. Suffolk County, New York (NY) has one of the highest incidences in NY State affecting primarily the Hispanic/Latino population working in gardening, landscaping, and agriculture (field workers). However, there is a paucity of research among this population. Thus, the aim of this longitudinal study was to assess the current seroprevalence and seroconversion of the Borrelia burgdorferi infection and its risk factors such as sociodemographic, symptoms, tick encounter, and use of the Fatigue Severity Scale, associated with seropositivity in the Hispanic/Latino immigrant worker population of Eastern Suffolk County. Methods Recruitment of participants was based on several towns of this County. Following signed informed consent, participants completed a questionnaire and had their blood drawn. Samples were tested using the conventional 2-tiered serological testing for Borreliosis. Results Between June 2016 and October 2018, 660 (83.5%) completed Visit 1; 58.8% of them completed elementary school or less, and 56.7% reported earning = or <$20,000 annually, 344 were field workers, from which, 82.3% and 55.2% were male and from Guatemala, respectively. The overall seroprevalence was 7.2% (48/660) but was significantly higher among gardener/Landscapers (11.5%) having an adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 2.02 with a CI = 1.02–4.03. Another significant risk factor was experiencing fevers after a tick-bite (Adjusted OR: 2.08, CI:1.42–5.63). 2.7% (8/292) seroconverted and were gardener/landscaper. Conclusion Several barriers to healthcare access, health literacy, and prevention were identified. Gardening/landscaping has an occupational risk in this population. Efforts to educate about tick-borne infections and preventive methods such as vaccinations are warranted for this population. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

Parent and Teacher Support Among Latino Immigrant Youth

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 328-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline Garcia-Reid ◽  
Christina Hamme Peterson ◽  
Robert J. Reid
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Support ◽  
Immigrant Youth ◽  
Latino Immigrant Youth ◽  
Latino Immigrant
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