title: Female farmworkers' perceptions of heat-related illness and pregnancy health.
abstract: Although agricultural workers have elevated risks of heat-related illnesses (HRI), pregnant farmworkers exposed to extreme heat face additional health risk, including poor pregnancy health and birth outcomes. Qualitative data from five focus groups with 35 female Hispanic and Haitian nursery and fernery workers provide details about the women's perceptions of HRI and pregnancy. Participants believe that heat exposure can adversely affect general, pregnancy, and fetal health, yet feel they lack control over workplace conditions and that they lack training about these specific risks. These data are being used to develop culturally appropriate educational materials emphasizing health promoting and protective behaviors during pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: a Social Policy Division, Center for Governmental Responsibility, Levin College of Law , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Flocks
authors.forename: Valerie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Vi Thien Mac
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Runkle
authors.forename: Jose Antonio
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Tovar-Aguilar
authors.forename: Jeannie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Economos
authors.forename: Linda A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: McCauley
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000383:Agriculture; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D017132:Workplace; D055815:Young Adult