- The study aimed to identify barriers preventing Latinx migrant farmworkers in the U.S. from accessing cervical and breast cancer screenings to help shape healthcare interventions and policies.
- A systematic review of prior research found 19 relevant articles that reported common barriers including lack of cancer knowledge, costs, health insurance issues, cultural perceptions, fear, language barriers, and transportation challenges.
- Recommendations to improve cancer screening access for migrant farmworkers include increasing educational efforts, addressing fears and cultural issues, providing language support, and enhancing transportation and health insurance availability.