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Life in the field: migrant farm workers' perceptions of work related injuries

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dc.contributor.authorRosales, Monica S., author
dc.contributor.authorStallones, Lorann, advisor
dc.contributor.authorBorrayo, Evelinn, advisor
dc.date.accessioned2024-03-13T20:12:33Z
dc.date.available2024-03-13T20:12:33Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractA majority of migrant farm workers in the United States are of Latino descent. Agriculture is a hazardous occupation that puts workers at risk for occupational injuries. While migrant farm workers provide an indispensable service they comprise a disadvantaged group. Migrant farm workers' views of work related injuries have not been fully evaluated. Therefore, this study examined migrant farm workers' views and perceptions of work related injuries. The method of analysis consisted of an ethnographic content analysis of migrant farm workers perceptions and views of occupational injuries. Interviews from twelve Colorado migrant farm workers were analyzed. The analysis led to the identification of five main themes (1) Concerns about safety, (2) Characteristics of injuries, (3) Factors contributing to injuries, (4) Injury prevention strategies, and (5) Injury accountability. Each theme was organized into three sub-themes. The findings from this study suggest that the safety level of the working environment needs to be improved.
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dc.format.mediumdoctoral dissertations
dc.identifierETDF_Rosales_2008_3332764.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/237935
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relation.ispartof2000-2019
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dc.subjectagriculture
dc.subjectHispanic
dc.subjectinjury
dc.subjectmigrant farm workers
dc.subjectqualitative
dc.subjectwork
dc.subjectsocial psychology
dc.subjectHispanic American studies
dc.titleLife in the field: migrant farm workers' perceptions of work related injuries
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thesis.degree.disciplinePsychology
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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