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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
Notes
- Abstract:
- Purpose: To create a culturally appropriate, action-oriented program to educate migrant farm-workers on how to avoid or reduce the risk of exposure to pesticides. Theoretical Framework: This project used Madeleine Leininger’s culture care diversity and universality theory, which was developed to establish a substantive knowledge base to guide nurses in the discovery and use of transcultural nursing practices. Methods: Baseline knowledge of the participants regarding the effects of pesticide exposure on their skin was evaluated through a pre- and posttest method that was administered in a group setting. A culturally appropriate presentation was conducted at a migrant community where participants learned basic information about reducing pesticide exposure. Results: A total of 32 participants attended the presentation. Twenty-eight were allowed to participate in the pre- and posttests because they were over the age of 18. Information gathered from the PowerPoint presentation and the pamphlets helped participants identify some of the possible effects that pesticides can have on their skin as well as techniques to minimize the effects of exposure while at the work-place and at home. The posttest revealed that all participants understood the importance of seeking professional medical help for the care of their skin. Overall, there was a significant improvement in the participants’ knowledge and understanding after the teaching session as revealed by the results of the posttest. At this point, the researcher is not able to tell whether providing essential information regarding specific migrant resources including clinics encourage migrants to seek care without fear of deportation. Hopefully, this project will motivate future researchers to find the answer to this question. Conclusions: Farm-workers are at greater risk of pesticide-related illnesses due to exposure during their work in the fields. Exposure to the harsh chemicals contained in the pesticides most commonly results from the direct application of pesticides on crops or from drift of pesticides applied by aircraft. According to the National Center for Farmworkers Health (2010), skin disease is one of the most common work-related health problems among agricultural workers. Exposure to pesticides, lack of knowledge regarding prevention of exposure, and care required post exposure cause a vast number of preventable skin disorders. Providing culturally sensitive education regarding ways to prevent the effects of exposure to pesticide can greatly improve farm-workers’ quality of life.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.N.P.)--Barry University, 2016.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-55).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Maira Velasquez. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- HD1527.F6 V45 2016_VelasquezMaira ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- HD1527.F6 V45 2016 ( lcc )
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