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Lifetime prevelance of and risk factors for psychiatric disorders among Mexican migrant farmworkers in California

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  • Alderete, E.
  • Vega, W.A.
  • Kolody, B.
  • Aguilar-Gaxiola, S.

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Objectives. In this study, the prevalence of and risk factors for 12 psychiatric disorders were examined by sex and ethnicity (Indian vs non- Indian) among Mexican migrant farm-workers working in Fresno county, California. Methods. Subjects aged 18 through 59 years were selected under a cluster sampling design (n=1001). A modified version of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview was used for case ascertainment. The effects of socio-demographic and acculturation factors on lifetime psychiatric disorders were tested. Results. Lifetime rates of any psychiatric disorders were as follows: men, 26.7% (SE=1.9); women, 16.8% (SE=1.7%); Indians, 26.0% (SE=4.5); non-Indians, 20.1% (SE=1.3). Total lifetime rates were as follows: affective disorders, 5.7%; anxiety disorders, 12.5%; any substance abuse or dependence, 8.7%; antisocial personality 0.2%. Lifetime prevelance of any psychiatric disorder was lower from migrants than for Mexican Americans and for the US population as a whole. High acculturation and primary US residence increased the likehood of life-time psychiatric disorders. Conclusions. The results underscore the risk posed by cultural adjustment problems, the potential from progressive deterioration of this population's mental health, and the need for culturally appropriate mental health services.

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  • Alderete, E. & Vega, W.A. & Kolody, B. & Aguilar-Gaxiola, S., 2000. "Lifetime prevelance of and risk factors for psychiatric disorders among Mexican migrant farmworkers in California," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 90(4), pages 608-614.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2000:90:4:608-614_5
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    1. Yoshihama, Mieko, 2001. "Immigrants-in-context framework: understanding the interactive influence of socio-cultural contexts," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 24(3), pages 307-318, August.
    2. Ann Marie Cheney & Tatiana Barrera & Katheryn Rodriguez & Ana María Jaramillo López, 2022. "The Intersection of Workplace and Environmental Exposure on Health in Latinx Farm Working Communities in Rural Inland Southern California," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-16, October.
    3. Sloane Burke Winkelman & Elizabeth H. Chaney & Jeffrey W. Bethel, 2013. "Stress, Depression and Coping among Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 10(5), pages 1-16, May.
    4. Kari M. Bail & Jennifer Foster & Safiya George Dalmida & Ursula Kelly & Maeve Howett & Erin P. Ferranti & Judith Wold, 2012. "The Impact of Invisibility on the Health of Migrant Farmworkers in the Southeastern United States: A Case Study from Georgia," Nursing Research and Practice, Hindawi, vol. 2012, pages 1-8, July.
    5. Beth H. Chaney & Essie Torres, 2017. "Covariates of Identified Stress and Depression among Seasonal Farmworkers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-12, June.
    6. Sanders, Anne E., 2010. "A Latino advantage in oral health-related quality of life is modified by nativity status," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 71(1), pages 205-211, July.

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