Deck 16: Rural Public Health for Migrant Workers

Question 1

All the following are other names given to migrant workers except:

A) foreign workers.
B) expatriates.
C) guest workers.
D) veterans.
E) None of these is correct.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Migrant workers include all the following except:

A) undocumented immigrants.
B) permanent residents.
C) refugees.
D) temporary residents.
E) refugees and temporary residents.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The ethnic group with the highest number of migrant workers is which of the following?

A) Asians
B) Whites
C) Blacks
D) Latinos
E) Other

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In comparison to non-migrant workers, migrant workers were more likely to be employed in the following sectors except:

A) service industry.
B) natural resource.
C) education.
D) transportation.
E) material moving.

Question 5

Majority of migrant workers in the United States are from which of the following countries?

A) China
B) Mexico
C) Cuba
D) Haiti
E) India

Question 6

The migration paths by migrant workers from south to north follow which of the following paths?
I) Western stream
II) Midwest stream
III) Southeast stream

A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II only
D) I and III only
E) I, II, and III

Question 7

Migrant workers are not likely to consume which of the following foods?

A) Fast foods
B) Junk foods
C) Home prepared foods
D) Canned foods
E) Convenience foods

Question 8

Which of the following is true about migrant workers?

A) They have poor sleep quality.
B) They mostly have less than eight hours of sleep.
C) They have elevated daytime sleepiness.
D) They have poor sleep quality, and they have elevated daytime sleepiness only.
E) All of these are correct.

Question 9

Poor sleep quality normally correlates with which of the following?

A) Musculoskeletal pain
B) Depressive symptoms
C) Anxiety
D) Musculoskeletal pain and depressive symptoms only
E) All of these are correct.

Question 10

Higher rates of obesity are normally seen in migrant workers of ______ descent.

A) African
B) Asian
C) Hispanic
D) European
E) Australian

Question 11

People experiencing food insecurity are likely to consume which of the following foods?

A) High calorie foods
B) Foods that are low in nutrients
C) High cost foods
D) High calorie foods and foods that are low in nutrients only
E) All of these are correct.

Question 12

The Hispanic group with the highest breakdown of diabetes is which of the following?

A) Puerto Ricans
B) Mexicans
C) Cubans
D) Central Americans
E) Sothern Americans

Question 13

In relation to the incidence of cancers among migrant workers, what is the most common cancer among men?

A) Colorectal cancer
B) Lung cancer
C) Prostate cancer
D) Kidney cancer
E) Leukemias

Question 14

Differences in mortality rate between Hispanics and Non-Hispanics, can be influenced by which of these factors?
I) Sex
II) Age
III) First generation migrant status

A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II only
D) I and III only
E) II and III only

Question 15

Which of the following is/are the most common substance(s) abused by migrant workers?

A) marijuana.
B) alcohol.
C) tobacco.
D) marijuana and alcohol.
E) alcohol and tobacco.

Question 16

Migrant workers make up about 5% of the total United States workforce.

Question 17

Migrant workers are more likely to have a college degree compared to citizens who are workers.

Question 18

Migrant workers earn more than natives, because they mostly hold more professional positions.

Question 19

Migrant workers mostly move seasonally between places as they follow the harvest season.

Question 20

Migrant workers in the United States commonly do not have proper nutritional intake.

Question 21

Compared to native workers, migrant workers tend to have greater tendency to indulge in smoking and drinking behaviors.

Question 22

Migrant workers spend more time outside when in the United States than when they are in their home countries.

Question 23

Female migrants are generally more likely to be obese than males.

Question 24

Within some cultures, there is a connotation that thinness is unhealthy and hence there is preference for children who are heavier and chubbier.

Question 25

Parents' BMI does not influence their child's BMI.

Question 26

Among Hispanic women migrant workers, the most common type of cancer is breast cancer.

Question 27

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Migrants definition of a migrant worker is similar to that of the definition of the International Labor Organization.

Question 28

Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with intestinal bleeding and fatty liver.

Question 29

The leading cause of death among Hispanics in the United States is cardiovascular disease.

Question 30

Urinary Tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infectious diseases found in migrant workers.

Question 31

Explain why migrant workers have greater risk of mortality from occupational hazards.

Question 32

A common obstacle for migrant workers is the command of language. Explain how this relates to increase injuries among migrant workers.

Question 33

Briefly describe the drinking behavior of migrant workers.

Question 34

Explain why migrant workers usually engage in less physical activities.

Question 35

Discuss the barriers to migrant workers' health concerns.