Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Josh, Farm workers rarely use the internet if at all. Many cannot afford a computer but are worried about their next meal. Sincerely, Rene Quintana ALMA -----Original Message----- From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Josh Shepherd Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 12:26 PM Subject: [ ] Farmworker Question Everyone, I received the following e-mail from an individual recently and I am wondering if anyone can help this gentleman. " I'm a surgeon taking a course in Consumer Health Informatics. I'm doing a research project on ways that migrant workers might benefit from health information they could access on the Internet. Key issues seem to be the access workers have to computers, and the type of content that would be presented. If you have any leads to these issues I'd appreciate them. " Josh Shepherd National Center For Farmworker Health Resource Center Manager (512) 312-5463 To Post a message, send it to: Groups To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: -unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Supplying farm labor camps with Internet Access as well as pc's, would be a wonderful resource, which I think the workers would benefit from tremendously. This resource would have to be provided by the farm owner, and/or an outside agency. It would be unrealistic to expect the farmworkers to purchase pc's. Informative/educational information should be provided, of most high importance should be information regarding worker protections under the law. The workers would need guidance in learning how to use computer resources. But once they are enabled to access this resource, it would be a goldmine of a resource for them. I think the workers I know would be eager and enthusiastic with respect to such. For some workers outside of working hours, little or no choices for diversion exist for them, and so, for some, to take the edge off from the homesickness, and isolation, alcohol consumption helps them get through another day. So computers, YES! YES! A wonderful idea, but honestly, one lilely would need to supply a 'bank' of computers, not just one. One labor camp house I know of from last summer, housed 28 workers, in an 'open bay' type set up. Deborah Morales Josh Shepherd <shepherd@...> escribió: Everyone,I received the following e-mail from an individual recently and I am wondering if anyone can help this gentleman."I'm a surgeon taking a course in Consumer Health Informatics. I'm doing a research project on ways that migrant workers might benefit from health information they could access on the Internet. Key issues seem to be the access workers have to computers, and the type of content that would be presented. If you have any leads to these issues I'd appreciate them."Josh ShepherdNational Center For Farmworker HealthResource Center Manager(512) 312-5463To Post a message, send it to: GroupsTo Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: -unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 I have enjoyed seeing everyone's comments on this question. If a migrant is traveling with family, it is likely that the kids know how to use computers and have access to them in summer school. It would be possible for kids to navigate the web with their parents asking the questions; however, the work day for the parents would probably be prohibitive. The idea of computers provided by farmers is interesting; the last time I was visiting migrant camps in Michigan, a few years ago, the issue was whether the farmer could arrange for a (one) pay phone for the camp! So yes, resources are extremely scarce in the migrant camps. It would be great to identify the best ways to get health information to migrant workers! Ann Millard>>> debizbiz_yaya@... 03/08/06 9:08 AM >>> Supplying farm labor camps with Internet Access as well as pc's, would be a wonderful resource, which I think the workers would benefit from tremendously. This resource would have to be provided by the farm owner, and/or an outside agency. It would be unrealistic to expect the farmworkers to purchase pc's. Informative/educational information should be provided, of most high importance should be information regarding worker protections under the law. The workers would need guidance in learning how to use computer resources. But once they are enabled to access this resource, it would be a goldmine of a resource for them. I think the workers I know would be eager and enthusiastic with respect to such. For some workers outside of working hours, little or no choices for diversion exist for them, and so, for some, to take the edge off from the homesick ness, and isolation, alcohol consumption helps them get through another day. So computers, YES! YES! A wonderful idea, but honestly, one lilely would need to supply a 'bank' of computers, not just one. One labor camp house I know of from last summer, housed 28 workers, in an 'open bay' type set up. Deborah Morales Josh Shepherd <shepherd@...> escribió: Everyone,I received the following e-mail from an individual recently and I am wondering if anyone can help this gentleman."I'm a surgeon taking a course in Consumer Health Informatics. I'm doing a research project on ways that migrant workers might benefit from health information they could access on the Internet. Key issues seem to be the access workers have to computers, and the type of content that would be presented. If you have any leads to these issues I'd appreciate them."Josh ShepherdNational Center For Farmworker HealthResource Center Manager(512) 312-5463To Post a message, send it to: GroupsTo Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: -unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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