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A situation-specific theory of migration transition for migrant farmworker women

Evelyn Clingerman1

  • 1The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing, 78701-1499, USA. eclingerman@mail.nur.utexas.edu

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice
|February 2, 2008
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This article proposes a situation-specific theory of migration transition for migrant farmworker women (MFW). The following themes were identified: (a) migration patterns, (b) awareness of critical markers, (c) time between awareness and engagement, (d) decision making, (e) differences between expected and actual transition experiences, and (f) personal identities. Participants identified conditions that supported and prevented a healthy migration transition including personal identities, family support, faith-based and community health outreach services, immigration/documentation status, and respect. Women recognized a sense of peace as a healthy transition response. The proposed theory offers an understanding of migration transition and provides a practical theoretical perspective for nurses and other health care professionals who implement and coordinate health care for MFW.

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