Mizelle Elizabeth, Larson Kim, Doherty Caroline
Department of Baccalaureate Education, College of Nursing, 3627East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
Department of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, 3627East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
New Solut. 2022 May;32(1):19-29. doi: 10.1177/10482911221078964. Epub 2022 Mar 1.
In the United States, Latino farmworkers are disproportionately at risk for death from heat-related illnesses. To elicit Latino farmworker perceptions on their fluid intake and heat stress, a qualitative descriptive, community-informed research study was conducted in eastern North Carolina. A total of 28 Mexican farmworkers participated in one of 4 focus groups. Using content analysis and guided by Intersectionality theory, themes and subthemes were identified. The first theme was Absence of Protection, represented by 2 subthemes: (1a) Intense Climate Considerations; and (1b) Workplace Exploitation. The second theme, Freedom to Drink, included 2 subthemes: (2a) Distance and Distaste; and (2b) Culture of Farm Work. Farmworkers perceived extreme outdoor temperatures as the greatest workplace barrier to staying hydrated and reported water accessibility and quality issues. Farmworker fluid intake was influenced by interlocking social categories and power systems. Policy recommendations that prevent farmworker heat-related illness and promote hydration are discussed.
在美国，拉丁裔农场工人因与高温相关的疾病而死亡的风险格外高。为了了解拉丁裔农场工人对其液体摄入量和热应激的看法，在北卡罗来纳州东部开展了一项定性描述性、社区参与的研究。共有28名墨西哥农场工人参加了4个焦点小组中的一个。采用内容分析法并在交叉性理论的指导下，确定了主题和子主题。第一个主题是缺乏保护，由两个子主题代表：(1a) 对极端气候的考量；以及(1b) 工作场所的剥削。第二个主题是饮水自由，包括两个子主题：(2a) 距离和厌恶；以及(2b) 农场工作文化。农场工人将极端的户外温度视为保持水分充足的最大工作场所障碍，并报告了水的可及性和质量问题。农场工人的液体摄入量受到相互关联的社会类别和权力系统的影响。文中讨论了预防农场工人与高温相关疾病并促进补水的政策建议。
