Understanding health needs of migrant workers in America's heartland.
BACKGROUND
The Hispanic population has increased nationwide. This research examines the potential of the nursing profession for building a future of diversity in the health care workforce by examining the Hispanic population in the heartland.


OBJECTIVE
A discussion of the health care needs of the migrant workers living in America's heartland was derived by this study that was specifically designed to assess the level of understanding of health care needs by the migrants, how people made sense of these needs, and how health structures their daily routines at the community level.


METHODS
A qualitative study was performed in a Midwestern city using a focus group methodology and narrative analyses.


RESULTS
Significant themes regarding access to health care, preconceived misconceptions, preventive care, payment for services, and communication barriers were identified.


CONCLUSIONS
Results were used to develop Hispanic nursing education programs in Midwestern colleges.
Goertz
Heather D
HD
Focus Group Research, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE, USA.
Calderón
Valerie J
VJ
Goodwin
Sarah
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D000383:Agriculture; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015146:Midwestern United States; D033262:Narration; D014171:Transients and Migrants