'The focus of this study was to determine challenges and needs faced by families of migrant farm workers served by Rural Mission Migrant Head Start in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Data on common problems was collected via surveys, and results were analyzed,' scientists in Durham, North Carolina report.
'The Crecemos Juntos (We Grow Together) program was developed with the support of a Helping Hands Grant from the American Psychiatric Foundation, which funds service initiatives by medical students. A multimedia library of materials was compiled, addressing frequently encountered issues in mental health and child development,' wrote K.E. Appelgren and colleagues, Duke University.
The researchers concluded: 'A presentation on effective positive disciplinary techniques was provided to parents.'
Appelgren and colleagues published their study in Community Mental Health Journal (Crecemos Juntos: Understanding and Alleviating Parental Stress Among Lowcountry Migrant Workers. Community Mental Health Journal, 2012;48(1):79-83).
For additional information, contact K.E. Appelgren, Duke University, Medical Center, PGY 3, Durham, NC 27712, United States.
The publisher's contact information for the Community Mental Health Journal is: Springer, Van Godewijckstraat 30, 3311 Gz Dordrecht, Netherlands.
Keywords: City:Durham, State:North Carolina, Country:United States, Region:North and Central America, Mental Health Research
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