By: Lissette, Alicia, Jose Garcia, Emmanuel, Esmeralda L.

Youth Survey Overview

Background Methods

Results Demographics Occupational history Knowledge of work restrictions Communication preference Limitations

Why is the youth survey important?

Yakima

Valley /Agriculture Vulnerable population Special characteristics

Lack of knowledge

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The purpose of the youth survey was

Explore

history

young workers occupational

Assess

knowledge & perceptions regarding occupational health, safety, & regulations specific to young workers

 Evaluate

a clinical tool designed for use by young workers & their clinicians
Designed by migrant Clinician Network

Assess

communication preferences

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Length
8-10 minutes

2012 EPB Youth Survey

Date: Survey Code:

Location:

Sample Population
Youth from the ages of 14-17 103 Completed Youth Surveys Convenience Sample

Interviewers
15 Bilingual Undergraduate Students Design: Statistical Analysis

1: Accessing General Info. 2: Occupation History

3: Injury History, Health Care Access, & Care Seeking Behaviors

4: Rapid Clinical Assessment Tool 5: Work Restriction Knowledge

6: Accessing Info-Occupational Health 7: Background Demographics

Demographics
Yes No

N=103

Are you of Hispanic , Latino-American, or Spanish Origin?

86 16

Female versus Male participants

Female 59 Male 44

Average Age of participants: 15.4

At what age did you start working for wages?

Age <13 Number of participants 6 N= 38

13
14 15 16 17

3
6 11 7 5

Knowledge on restrictions for youth less than 18 years of age

Is

driving a forklift restricted?

Is

regular driving to make deliveries restricted?

66% correctly responded to the question

36% correctly responded to the question

RCAT
Questions on RCAT tool
Do these pictures help you identify your agricultural tasks? N=103 Are the job task names easy to understand? Will these pictures help you talk to your Dr. about work? Would other youth like to use these pictures to talk about work w/their Dr?

N=31

Yes

28 24 21 26

In the past, has a doctor or nurse ever asked you about your work?
12% 17%

N=60
Yes No DK

72%

What are the top 3 reasons for you to work? N=38

Reason
Spending money To support yourself and your own family Savings for Education

Percentage
33.3% 17.1%

15.2%

 Location/Convenience Language Incentives Not

many agricultural workers