Cultural Influences of Alcohol Use Among Latino Farmworkers: A Literature Review.

A significant number of Latino farmworkers (LFWs) are working in the United States' agricultural sector. Latinos are prone to experience mental health disorders, which have been linked to an increased use of alcohol. Limited research has been conducted assessing the use of alcohol among LFWs. This literature review synthesized recent evidence about influences of alcohol use among LFWs framed through the lens of Ray's transcultural caring dynamics in nursing and health care theory. Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, and PsycINFO were the databases used to search peer-reviewed articles published between 2001 and 2025. To assess the articles' content level of evidence, Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool version 2018 was utilized. The results were displayed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses by Moher et al. Alcohol use among LFWs is common, multifactorial, and frequently associated with multiple environmental, socioeconomic, mental health, and cultural factors. The literature review included two qualitative studies including a narrative analysis and a thematic analysis, eight quantitative studies that included seven secondary data analyses, and a correlational design, one mixed method study, one review study, and one meta-analysis. Social environment and related stressors were the most frequently reported factors impacting alcohol use and misuse in this population. This review highlights the need for culturally grounded, caring science-based efforts to further understand and address alcohol use in this population.