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Nutrition, Health, and Food Security Practices, Concerns, and Perceived Barriers of Latino Farm/Industry Workers in VirginiaEssa, Jumanah S. 21 August 2001 (has links)
Farm and industry workers are a growing population in the United States (U.S.) and are critical to the success of the agriculture industry. In 1993, the Migrant Legal Services estimated that there were 42,000 migrant and seasonal farm workers in the state of Virginia (Wilson, 1998). These workers are essential in the state's production of fruits, vegetable crops, and poultry. The 1995 National Agricultural Worker Survey (NAWS) indicated that 80% of farm workers in the U.S. are of Latino origin. Data from the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HHANES) reveals that Hispanics in the U.S. are at a greater risk for developing serious health problems, such as tuberculosis, cancer, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension, than the general population (HHANES, 1990). Latino farm and industry workers are reported to be at a high risk or developing nutrition-related health problems as a result of their low socioeconomic status and migratory lifestyles (Loria et al., 1995). Farm and industry workers also are at an increased risk of food insecurity due to low incomes, low literacy, poor health, migratory lifestyles, and lack of transportation (Shotland, 1989). The evidence from the literature suggest that long work hours, low wages, inconsistent work opportunities, and linguistic and cultural barriers may make it difficult for Latino farm/industry workers to meet their nutritional needs (Kowalski et al., 1999). About 30% to 40% of the Latino population fails to meet the minimum nutrient standards of the World Health Organization primarily due to poverty (Kittler and Suchar, 1998). A study was conducted to assess the nutrition, health, and food security problems, concerns, and perceived barriers of Latino farm/industry workers in Virginia because Virginia Cooperative Extension is concerned about the nutrition and health status of this important agricultural workforce. Triangulation techniques employing qualitative (focus group discussions and participatory activities) and quantitative (questionnaires) methodologies were utilized. Six focus group sessions were conducted with a total of 51 Latino farm/industry workers. Lack of money, time, transportation, and linguistic barriers were predominant themes that emerged from the focus group discussions related to health and nutrition concerns and barriers. Farm workers reported osteoporosis, anemia, urinary tract infections, and HIV/AIDS as top health concerns. Industry workers indicated gastritis, arthritis, and cancer as their top health concerns. Apples, bananas, oranges, and watermelon were the most commonly consumed fruits. Beans, tomatoes/onions, potatoes, and chili peppers were the most commonly consumed vegetables. Participants indicated that they preferred learning about health and nutrition from non-interactive sources, such as cassettes, radio, brochures, and television, due to lack of time and their migratory lifestyles. The Cornell/Radimer Food Security Questionnaire was administered to assess hunger and food insecurity. Approximately 98% of the 49 Latino farm and industry workers surveyed suffer from food insecurity. Females were more food insecure when compared to males. Data obtained from this study will be used to develop useful and culturally appropriate nutrition education strategies to improve dietary habits and overall health and nutrition status of Latino farm/industry workers and their families. / Master of Science
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Analysis of the Kansas Workmen's Compensation LawBeall, Charles E. January 1963 (has links)
Call number: LD2668 .T4 1963 B43 / Master of Science
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The qualities that keep knowledge workers engaged in the Financial Services IndustryHudson, Rika 31 August 2011 (has links)
In today's knowledge intensive society humans and human capital are at the centre of economic progress. While companies focused on achieving succes in the past by concentrating on technological advances and ensuring that their tangible assets are used to the most productive means, in the last few years there has been an understanding that the human capital of an organisation contributes significantly to the economic success of a firm.
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The advocacy role of the social worker in Hong Kong: a case study on the Association for the Rights of theElderlyLee, Tak-yan., 李德仁. January 1981 (has links)
published_or_final_version / Social Work / Master / Master of Social Work
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Expatriates working in Hong KongKeung, Wai-chung., 姜偉宗. January 1990 (has links)
published_or_final_version / Business Administration / Master / Master of Business Administration
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The enterprise reform in China & its impact on labour : cases from State cotton millsZhao, Minghua January 1996 (has links)
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The international labour migration to Kuwait : Its impacts, determinants and future prospectsMaylah, M. H. January 1987 (has links)
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An analysis of the cyclical and secular changes in the wages and employment of different sex and skill groups in the British engineering industry : 1963-1978Nissim, Joseph January 1981 (has links)
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An economic analysis of risk in the workplaceDi Mauro, Carmela January 1995 (has links)
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Industrial conflict, race and the South African State, 1939-1948Alexander, Peter January 1994 (has links)
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