An Operational Study on Implementation of Mobile Primary Healthcare Services for Seasonal Migratory Farmworkers, Turkey.

Authors: Simsek Z Koruk I Doni NY
Address: Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, 63300, Yenişehir, Sanliurfa, Turkey, zsimsek@harran.edu.tr.
Journal:

Publication:

abstract

Maternal and child health is affected by exposure to unhealthy living and working conditions, by increased exposure to health hazards, and by poor utilization of Primary Healthcare Services. The objective of this Operational Study was to implement Mobile primary healthcare services (MPHS) for Migratory Seasonal Farmworkers. This study, conducted in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, between March 2008 and April 2009, examined multiple stages of MPHS Implementation in both a permanent settlement (336 children aged 5 and under; 580 women of reproductive age) and a working settlement (85 living units; 217 children and 257 women). The stages included: (1) identifying the problem, (2) identifying a potential solution and a quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effect of intervention, (3) utilizing and disseminating results to stakeholders, and (4) implementing sustainable MPHS county-wide. Rates of selected outcome measures, including full childhood and tetanus vaccination, phenylketonuria screening, and safer usage of pesticides, iodine salt, and sanitary toilet facilities, increased significantly following the intervention in both the permanent and temporary settlements (P < 0.05). The majority of cases of anemia (children: 16.6%, women: 17.8%) and parasitic infections (55.4%) were treated. The study results indicate that MPHS are necessary to ensure healthcare access for migratory farmworkers and to establish a stronger public health infrastructure for this risk group.

Related Articles
Final Report on Carcinogens Background Document for Formaldehyde.
Rep Carcinog Backgr Doc. 2010
Final Report on Carcinogens Background Document for Formaldehyde.
National Toxicology Program. Rep Carcinog Backgr Doc. 2010 Jan; (10-5981):i-512.
Experiences of a health team working in a new urban settlement area in Istanbul.
J Community Health. 1991
Experiences of a health team working in a new urban settlement area in Istanbul.
Bulut A, Uzel N, Kutluay T, Neyzi O. J Community Health. 1991 Oct; 16(5):251-8.
From concept to application: the impact of a community-wide intervention to improve the delivery of preventive services to children.
Pediatrics. 2001
From concept to application: the impact of a community-wide intervention to improve the delivery of preventive services to children.
Margolis PA, Stevens R, Bordley WC, Stuart J, Harlan C, Keyes-Elstein L, Wisseh S. Pediatrics. 2001 Sep; 108(3):E42.
Review Breast and cervical cancer screening among migrant and seasonal farmworkers: a review.
Cancer Detect Prev. 2002
Review Breast and cervical cancer screening among migrant and seasonal farmworkers: a review.
Coughlin SS, Wilson KM. Cancer Detect Prev. 2002; 26(3):203-9.
Review Assessing the quality of healthcare provided to children.
Health Serv Res. 1998
Review Assessing the quality of healthcare provided to children.
Mangione-Smith R, McGlynn EA. Health Serv Res. 1998 Oct; 33(4 Pt 2):1059-90.

To top • Home

TraveldoctorOnline 2001 • Disclaimer • webmaster

The contents within traveldoctoronline are presented only for informational purposes and cannot substitute for professional health care or any other medical treatment.All users of this website with health problems should be oblige always to consult their medical doctor before starting any treatment.