Sloane Burke Winkelman|Elizabeth Chaney|Jeffrey W. Bethel
Stress, Depression and Coping among Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
California State University, Northridge
research shows one four migrant farmworkers experienced episode one mental health disorders stress depression anxiety lifetime purpose mixed methods study explore experiences perceptions related stress depression among latino migrant seasonal farmworkers msfws identify coping behaviors dealing mental health conditions using mixed methods research approach three focus group interviews sample latino msfws n 29 conducted quantitative survey implemented n 57 community sites eastern north carolina four major themes emerged focus group data 1 physical stress related working conditions 2 mental stress related family situations work environment documentation status lack resources 3 depression related separation family lack resources 4 use positive negative mechanisms coping stress depression discussion themes results survey findings implications intervention outreach programs along recommendations research provided