Community Health Nursing Canadian perspective 5th Edition by Lynnette

Exercise 2

You work in a public health office in a large agricultural area that includes established farm families and feedlot operators. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in migrant farm workers from Mexico that has added to the diverse mix of the area, which includes conservative religious groups who also work in the agricultural industry. Locating and communicating with these groups has become increasingly challenging, and ensuring routine public health programs such as immunizations has become even more difficult due to varied beliefs and practices. What are three barriers that need to be addressed? Who can you turn to for guidance and support? What actions on your part might facilitate collaboration? What are short- and long-term goals in this situation?