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This manual provides "promotores/as" (health outreach workers) information about migration and its connection with stress and mental health problems among migrants/immigrants. It is primarily designed for people who work with farmworkers. However, its contents may also be applied to other populations who face similar circumstances.
This manual recognizes that migrant/immigrant health issues affect individuals, families, and communities in the United States as well as in the migrants'/immigrants' countries of origin. It addresses health topics that are deeply embedded not only in the experience of migration, but also in the nature of the type of work they seek once they arrive.
Migrants are often forgotten or ignored because they are here today and gone tomorrow. However, during the duration of their migration or eventual immigration to the United States, their health rapidly deteriorates. The health needs of the migrants/immigrant population are poorly met by health services and complicated by cultural and linguistic discrimination, gender inequalities, fear of being deported, the lack of access to transportation or health clinics, and/or high costs of services.
The intended audience for this manual includes:
- "promotores/as" who work with the migrant/immigrant population;
- professionals and groups may benefit from the manual's content;
- community leaders who seek to improve and develop the health of migrants/immigrants;
- agencies and people who work with the migrant/immigrant population, especially those in the healthcare field;
- groups or individuals responsible for designing and operating projects of a social, welfare, or community nature;
- All people who dedicate themselves to the improvement of the lives of individuals who live and work far from their places of origin.
Binational Health Week
This year, the Ninth BHW will take place October 3-15, 2009 in 40 states in the U.S. and 3 provinces in Canada, with the participation of the consular networks of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Additionally, during BHW five national campaigns will be implemented to promote awareness among the underserved Latino community on H1N1 Influenza, Prevention of Addictions, Nutrition, Prevention of Strokes, and Living Green.
More information about BHW events