Experiences of women farmworkers in Michigan
Perspectives from the Michigan Farmworker Project
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11055060 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexis J Handal (0000-0001-8890-5813, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA, corresponding author), Lisbeth Iglesias Ríos (0000-0001-6024-7775, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA), Mislael Valentín-Cortés (0000-0003-3714-4326, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA), Marie S O’neill (0000-0002-8301-7742, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan USA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 292-304 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Community Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-0562 • E-ISSN: 1573-2770 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ajcp.12792 |
| PMID | 39949185 |
| OpenAlex | W4407587671 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 41 |
Agricultural work presents significant physical and social challenges globally and in the United States, with women farmworkers facing unique risks that remain underexplored. This study examines the social and occupational hazards confronted by women farmworkers in Michigan using data from the Michigan Farmworker Project. In‐depth interviews with farmworkers were thematically analyzed. Results highlight five main dimensions of working and living conditions: gender‐based discrimination, sexual harassment, reproductive health concerns, pregnancy challenges, and work‐life balance issues. Women and men participants ( n = 35; average age of 42 years; 57% women) reported hazardous and exploitative conditions including sexual harassment, chemical exposures, and challenges with proper hygiene and sanitation—especially during menstruation—including lack of bathroom access and other problems leading to urinary tract infections. Participants discussed pregnancy‐specific concerns and concerns regarding work‐life balance and childcare (i.e., insufficient time for family, challenges with coordination of childcare). Findings underscore the need for policies to address these disparities, especially for single women farmworkers. Interventions and policies informed by this study can improve the well‐being of women workers and their families in agricultural settings
Environmental health · Harassment · Psychological intervention · Public health · Sanitation · Agriculture and Farm Safety · Employment and Welfare Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Workplace Health and Well-being · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |