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Health Care Access And Utilization By U.S. Farmworkers, Genesis Bojorquez
Health Care Access And Utilization By U.S. Farmworkers, Genesis Bojorquez
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Background: Agriculture industry has the highest fatality rate among all United States industries. Farmworkers experience high rates of occupational injury, illness, and mortality, yet have limited access to health care. Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 increased health care accessibility and broadened farmworker eligibility for health insurance, yet no study has measured the impact of the ACA upon U.S. farmworkers.
Purpose: The purpose of this research was to examine health care access and health care services utilization among U.S. farmworkers following the implementation of the ACA in 2010.
Specific Aims:
1. Apply the …