Improving health and well-being for farmworkers in the Great Lakes region
Great Lakes Center for Farmworker Health and Well-being
This study is looking for ways to improve the health and living conditions of migrant and seasonal farmworkers by finding better solutions to the challenges they face, like unsafe work environments and limited healthcare access.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873659 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the health and well-being of migrant and seasonal farmworkers who face numerous challenges such as hazardous working conditions, unstable employment, and limited access to healthcare. The project aims to identify effective strategies that can lead to systemic changes benefiting these workers. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders and translating research findings into actionable policies, the initiative seeks to enhance the overall quality of life for farmworkers. The research will also address the unique socio-economic barriers that these individuals encounter.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are migrant and seasonal farmworkers who are facing health and well-being challenges due to their employment conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in agricultural work or who do not experience the specific challenges faced by farmworkers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes and quality of life for farmworkers across the United States.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been efforts to address farmworker health, this research aims to implement a novel, comprehensive approach that has not been extensively tested before.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Forst, Linda S — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Forst, Linda S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.