Stress, Health, and Injury Among Illinois Farmers

IF 3.1 3区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

American journal of industrial medicine Pub Date : 2025-07-02 DOI:10.1002/ajim.70000

Josie M. Rudolphi, Salah Issa, Courtney Cuthbertson, Kaleigh Barnett

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Abstract

Objectives

The goal of this cross-sectional study was to characterize stress, injury, and chronic health conditions among agricultural producers in Illinois. The objectives were to: (1) describe the prevalence and nature of work-related injuries; (2) describe chronic health conditions, stress, and symptoms of mental health conditions; and (3) explore relationships between work-related injuries and stress, mental health, and health conditions.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a modified Dillman approach. Agricultural producers received mailed questionnaires assessing demographics, farm characteristics, chronic health conditions, stress (using the PSS questionnaire), anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9), and work-related injuries. Descriptive statistics describe the population, farm characteristics, injuries, symptoms of mental health, and chronic health conditions. Chi-squared tests describe associations between variables.

Results

Agricultural injuries were reported by 8.01% of respondents, and were primarily minor or moderate. Nearly half (49.07%) reported moderate to high stress, and 10.83% had symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety. No significant associations were found between injury and stress, anxiety, or depression.

Conclusions

These findings highlight the complex interplay between health, stress, and safety in agricultural workers. Longitudinal and qualitative approaches are needed to better understand how stress and chronic conditions may relate to agricultural injuries.

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伊利诺斯州农民的压力、健康和伤害。

目的：本横断面研究的目的是表征伊利诺伊州农业生产者的压力、伤害和慢性健康状况。目标是：(1)描述工伤的发生率和性质；(2)描述慢性健康状况、压力和精神健康状况的症状；(3)探讨工伤与应激、心理健康、健康状况之间的关系。方法：采用改良的Dillman方法进行横断面调查。农业生产者收到邮寄的问卷，评估人口统计、农场特征、慢性健康状况、压力（使用PSS问卷）、焦虑（GAD-7）、抑郁（PHQ-9）和工伤。描述性统计描述了人口、农场特征、伤害、精神健康症状和慢性健康状况。卡方检验描述了变量之间的关联。结果：农业伤害发生率为8.01%，以轻、中度伤害为主。近一半（49.07%）的人报告有中度到高度的压力，10.83%的人有中度到重度焦虑的症状。没有发现损伤与压力、焦虑或抑郁之间有显著关联。结论：这些发现强调了农业工人健康、压力和安全之间复杂的相互作用。需要纵向和定性方法来更好地了解压力和慢性疾病如何与农业伤害相关。

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American journal of industrial medicine 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

5.90

自引率

5.70%

发文量

108

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： American Journal of Industrial Medicine considers for publication reports of original research, review articles, instructive case reports, and analyses of policy in the fields of occupational and environmental health and safety. The Journal also accepts commentaries, book reviews and letters of comment and criticism. The goals of the journal are to advance and disseminate knowledge, promote research and foster the prevention of disease and injury. Specific topics of interest include: occupational disease; environmental disease; pesticides; cancer; occupational epidemiology; environmental epidemiology; disease surveillance systems; ergonomics; dust diseases; lead poisoning; neurotoxicology; endocrine disruptors.