title: Cultural Health Practices of Migrant Seasonal Farmworkers.
abstract: This study explored culturally related health practices among Hispanic migrant seasonal farmworkers. In this cross-sectional qualitative study, six Hispanic migrant seasonal farmworkers from southeastern Michigan farms were interviewed. Four major themes emerged from the study. Financial and employment limitations, rather than folk health care practices, were more likely to influence use of professional care systems. There was limited use of folk healers and culturally-related practices, primarily due to lack of access. Results may be used to identify needs and develop culturally appropriate programs and services to improve the health of Hispanic migrant seasonal farmworkers.
authors.forename: Marjorie C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: McCullagh
authors.forename: Marie-Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Sanon
authors.forename: Josephine G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Foley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000383:Agriculture; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D014171:Transients and Migrants / Q000523:psychology*