Document ID (ISN) | 111713 |
CIS number |
11-0425 |
ISSN - Serial title |
1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine |
Year |
2010 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Carruth A.K., Levin J.L., Gilmore K., Bui T., Gallardo G., Evert W., Sealey L. |
Title |
Cultural influences on safety and health education among Vietnamese fishermen |
Bibliographic information |
Oct.-Dec. 2010, Vol.15, No.4, p.375-385. 29 ref. |
Abstract |
Each ethnic group has its own cultural background and history that influences how it views health behaviours. By virtue of their work history, many Vietnamese have pursued the fishing industry when migrating to the United States. Even though the fishing trades are among the most dangerous jobs in the world, there has been little attention in the literature to the significant role that culture plays in the expression and experience of occupational health practices among Vietnamese shrimp fishermen. Three focus group sessions were conducted to identify factors that hinder or facilitate receptivity to available training and to guide culturally appropriate content. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling among various Vietnamese shrimp fishermen communities in Texas. Findings highlight the importance of considering cultural factors in the design of workplace interventions that focus on changes in safety and occupational health behaviours. |
Descriptors (primary) |
Texas; safety consciousness; migrant workers; fishing |
Descriptors (secondary) |
USA; Crustacea; safety and health training; race-linked differences; social aspects |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry Safety organization and training
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Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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Browse category(ies) |
Fishing Safety culture and safety consciousness
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