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Female Migrant Workers' Health

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Resources

Publications

1. Health Workers' Group Training Manual (Copyright © USMBHA) - Depression is a growing problem among female immigrants in the United States. This manual is designed to help community health workers give female immigrants information on depression in a clear and concise way. (PDF file, 1.4 Mb)
2. Migrant Health (Copyright © RAC) - This site provides health professionals with information on migrant populations. It includes publications regarding the health status of migrant workers in the United States and organizations that support migrant health professionals.
3. The Reproductive Health of Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Women (Copyright © NLIRH) - The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health compiled this fact sheet on the reproductive health of migrant female workers. Because of factors such as lack of access and language barriers, this population has higher rates of reproductive health problems. This publication discusses ways to expand health care to this population. (PDF file, 67 Kb)
4. HIV/AIDS and Farmworkers in the US (Copyright © Migrant Clinicians Network) - This paper reviews information and research on HIV/AIDS among farm workers in the US and also provides resources for health professionals to use to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among farmworkers.
5. Tip Sheet for Clinicians-Strengthen Your Health Center with a Promotor(a) de Salud Program (Copyright © Migrant Health Promotion) - Promotores and promotoras de Salud can act as liaisons and outreach workers for Latino communities that need health care. This publication discusses the role of promotor(s) and how health centers can use them to help with health services for migrant populations. (PDF file, 153 Kb)
6. A Guide to Implementing Community Health Workers into Health Disparities Collaborative (Copyright © Migrant Health Promotion) - Community health workers or lay workers are trusted people in the community that can help with the health care of migrant workers who need health care. This guide is intended to provide ideas for integrating community health workers into community health centers. (PDF file, 208 Kb)
7. Migrant Health Services Directory 2007 (Copyright © Migrant Health Promotion) - This directory can be used as a resource for health professionals for referrals and well as for migrant individuals looking for health centers. The directory lists health centers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin. (PDF file, 12 Mb)

Organizations

1. National Center for Farmworker Health

2. Migrant Clinicians Network

3. Migrant Health Promotion

4. Migration Information Source

5. National Council of La Raza

6. Rural Assistance Center

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Content last updated December 1, 2008.