Journal of Rural Health
Volume 24, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 219-220

Reason for visit: Is migrant health care that different? (Article)

Henning G.F. , Graybill M. , George J.
  • a Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States, Department of Family and Community Medicine, H 154, Penn State M.S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033-0850, United States
  • b Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
  • c Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the reasons for which migrant agricultural workers in Pennsylvania seek health care. Methods: Participants were individuals 14 years of age and over, actively involved in agricultural labor and presenting for medical care at 6 migrant health care centers. Bilingual health care providers randomly selected and interviewed the participants. Findings: The most commonly reported reason for visiting the health care provider was for physical examination. The most frequent acute problems were related to the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. Frequently cited problems in the medical history were hypertension, musculoskeletal/back pain, and gastrointestinal conditions. Most medications being taken were for cardiovascular or pain-related problems. Conclusions: These results suggest that migrant workers present with medical problems that are similar to those of the general primary care population. Many problems were recurrent and represented common chronic medical conditions. © 2008 National Rural Health Association.

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human middle aged health service Agriculture Pennsylvania United States Humans Adolescent male female pilot study health services Article adult migration patient attitude Patient Acceptance of Health Care Transients and Migrants Physical Examination Pilot Projects
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-41849103416&doi=10.1111%2fj.1748-0361.2008.00161.x&partnerID=40&md5=8a7f46ac9d7b14ce2fe5c630ccb8047a
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2008.00161.x
ISSN: 0890765X
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English