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{"title":"Incubating a Fisherman's Intervention Idea: An Ergonomic Evaluation of Worker Modified Knives Used for Scalloping.","authors":"Jeong Ho Kim, Farrell Davis, Yinong Chen, Liane Hirabayashi, Pam Milkovich, Leigh McCue-Weil, Julie Sorensen","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2719681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2026.2719681","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to characterize muscular load during real-world commercial scallop shucking in field settings. The study also evaluated the effects of a fisherman-led ergonomic intervention on reducing muscular load and perceived fatigue among professional scallopers during their regular work.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A repeated-measures, field-based study was conducted with 20 commercial scallopers in the Northeast U.S. Participants performed scallop shucking using both a standard stock knife and a modified (i.e. taped-handle) knife during typical work shifts, with each condition lasting approximately 50 minutes. Muscle activity in the finger flexor and extensor muscles was recorded using wireless surface electromyography (EMG) and normalized to maximum voluntary contractions (MVCs). Perceived fatigue and tool usability were measured pre- and post-task using the Borg CR-10 scale and 7-point Likert questionnaires, respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Use of modified (taped-handle) knives significantly reduced both median and peak muscle activity in the finger flexor muscles (<i>p</i> < .05, Cohen's d ≈ 0.52-0.54), indicating lowered muscular demands during shucking. Reductions were observed at sustained and peak activity levels that are particularly relevant to work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risk. These objective findings were corroborated by subjective reports, with participants indicating lower hand and wrist fatigue and higher ratings for ease of use, comfort, and speed of adaptation when using the modified knives. The majority of participants expressed strong interest in adopting the modified tool for regular use.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrates that a simple, low-cost, fisherman-driven handle modification can meaningfully reduce musculoskeletal loading and perceived fatigue during commercial scallop shucking without compromising work pace, highlighting the potential of participatory ergonomic interventions in real-world fishing environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148800482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design of an Interactive Agricultural Injury Dashboard: Enhancing Data Visualization and Stakeholder Engagement Using AgInjuryNews Data.","authors":"Sihan Li, Michael Twidale, Jodi Schneider, Serap Gorucu, Paul Davidson, Bryan Weichelt, Salah Issa","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2712970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2026.2712970","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Agricultural injuries remain a significant public health concern, emphasizing the critical need for effective surveillance systems and accessible data dissemination tools. Traditional databases and reporting systems often present barriers to ease of access, usability, and timely interpretation of injury data for various stakeholders. The objective of this study was to design and establish a dashboard for storing agricultural injury data sourced from AgInjuryNews.org. The dashboard design was guided by Mazza's five essential criteria, including functionality, effectiveness, efficiency, usability, and usefulness. This design followed user-centered design principles and a narrative dashboard design approach, offering guided instructions and enabling higher levels of user interaction. Two tailored modes were developed: a Researchers' Mode, offering agricultural injuries coded by the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS); an Educators' Mode, providing injury patterns on a regional level. A comparative evaluation was conducted between the Researchers' Mode, Educators' Mode and the existing AgInjuryNews.org website to assess their effectiveness in solving real-world agricultural injury surveillance questions.</p>","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148763994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of an Incident Investigation Form for Agricultural Work Sites in South Korea.","authors":"Won Choi, Minji Lee, Kyungsu Kim","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2641574","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2641574","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In the agricultural sector, where work-related incidents occur at a high rate, incident investigation and cause analysis are essential to prevent similar events from recurring. Agricultural incidents often result from a complex combination of factors, requiring the establishment of a systematically designed investigation form and analytical methods to identify root causes. This study aimed to develop an Agricultural Incident Investigation Form for use during field visits, enabling systematic cause analysis of agricultural incidents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To create the form, this study reviewed incident investigation forms and analytical techniques from both domestic and international sources in agriculture and other industries. It summarized their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses, and applicable elements to structure the format and content of the investigation form. The initial version was then revised and refined based on expert consultations and field evaluations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The resulting Agricultural Incident Investigation Form accommodates both open-ended and closed-ended responses for each item. The form includes the following sections: 1. Farm (Workplace) Overview, 2. Personal Information of Person(s) Involved, 3. Incident Details, 4. Injury Information, 5. Detailed Investigation, and 6. Cause Investigation and Improvement Measures. The cause investigation section classifies incident causes into mechanical, material/environmental, human, and managerial categories, following the 4 M technique. Each category is further broken down into specific causes to facilitate a detailed understanding of agricultural incidents. The investigation results are then systematized and converted into data to support information accumulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"414-427"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147470058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Agricultural Practices and Disease Management in Selected Northern Kerala Region, India: Farmer Survey and Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Jisha Joseph, Aswati R Nair","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2644407","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2644407","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Recognizing the negative impacts of the pesticide endosulfan in Kasaragod district, the Kerala State government had declared it as the organic district in 2012.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Towards assessing the current pesticide usage and management amongst farmers in Pullur-Periye Panchayath of Kasargod, present survey was undertaken.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Study site selection was considering the health concerns that prevailed in the region over earlier application of endosulfan that had raised health concerns. The onsite survey involved 102 farmers engaged in vegetable farming and was undertaken during January-February 2024. Data was collected based on structured questionnaire and informal interviews that comprised 55% male and 45% female farmers with median age of 60.5 years.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Correlation analysis revealed significant positive correlation to land acreage and disease management methods. Study revealed 54% of farmers to solely practice traditional/organic crop protection methods while 42% relied on combining organic practices with synthetic agrochemicals. Multiple regression analysis amongst positively correlated socioeconomic criteria revealed disease management methods to have positive significant influence on farmer's awareness on pesticide usage. Farmers were found to rely on Deltamethrin and DDT for pest control in vegetable cultivation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Study sheds light into the regional issues that would help in strategizing plans for implementation of organic agriculture practices. Study is a novel attempt to understand the agricultural practices followed in subsistence farming of vegetables by the farmers in the region that has been declared as an organic agriculture district.</p>","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"462-469"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147460779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards a Community-Driven Framework to Promote Justice for Agricultural Workers.","authors":"Laura M Díaz, Zoel A Quiñónez","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2637928","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2637928","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"498-499"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147311575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Response to Letter: Towards a Community-Driven Framework to Promote Justice for Agricultural Workers.","authors":"Carly Hyland, Isabella Kaser, Moncerrat Hernández, Dafne Cruz Rodriguez, Linda Gordon","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2646678","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2646678","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"500-504"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147647239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyzing Audiometric Data of Agricultural Tractor Drivers in India Using Data Mining Techniques.","authors":"Abhijit Khadatkar, C R Mehta, L S Kot, Vijay Kumar","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2638461","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2638461","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Noise from agricultural tractors is a critical occupational health hazard, often leading to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). This study aims to assess the risk of NIHL among Indian Agricultural Tractor Drivers (ATD) and enrich the understanding of such risks using unsupervised data mining techniques.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted on audiometric profile of Indian ATD with driving experience ranging from 5 to 43 years, and audiometry testing was done with 0.125 kHz to 8 kHz of frequencies. Participants were selected from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. The k-means clustering techniques, an unsupervised learning method, was applied to classify the audiometric data. Z-scores were used to evaluate cluster homogeneity and separation, while ANOVA was performed to determine the significance of various factors, including age, experience, and weight, on hearing impairment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean hearing threshold levels were the lowest for drivers with less than 10 years of experience and highest for those with over 10 years of experience. The mean age of the drivers at the time of testing was 39.5 (±10.2) years. The audiometric data did not follow a normal distribution, necessitating the use of k-means clustering for analysis of both the ears. All audiometric frequencies showed statistically significant between-cluster differences, though with notably lower F-values compared to the right ear, ranging from 4.946 at 8 kHz (<i>p</i> = .011) to 19.461 at 1 kHz (<i>p</i> < .001). While age, experience, and weight were not significant for some parameters, other factors showed significant impacts on hearing impairment. Notably, the effect of different frequencies on both right and left ears was significant, highlighting the potential risks associated with prolonged tractor operation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study demonstrates the feasibility of using k-means clustering to analyze audiometric data effectively. This method could play a vital role in hearing conservation programs for individuals exposed to occupational noise at agricultural workplaces. Raising legislative awareness and implementing customized safety programs to promote tractors with reduced noise levels are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"382-392"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147318744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Skin Cancer Prevention in Agricultural Workers: A Review of Sun Safety Practices and Intervention Strategies (2013-2024).","authors":"Camille Moeckel, Madison Kist, Rachel Anderson, Emily Chang, Eugene J Lengerich, Elizabeth M Billingsley, Charlene Lam","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2642973","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2642973","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Agricultural workers face significantly higher ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure than indoor workers, increasing their skin cancer risk. This systematic review evaluates peer-reviewed literature from 2013 to 2024 on sun safety behaviors and interventions among agricultural workers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following PRISMA guidelines, a search was conducted across PubMed, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Agricola, and EBSCO using MeSH terms and keywords including \"farmworker,\" \"sun safety,\" \"skin cancer,\" and \"interventions.\" Eligible studies were full-text manuscripts published in English between February 1, 2013, and May 15, 2024. A total of 166 manuscripts were identified, with 84 remaining after duplicate removal. Two independent reviewers screened the abstracts and full texts, resulting in 38 manuscripts. Eight additional manuscripts were added after reference review.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 46 included studies, 39 (84.8%) were primary and seven (15.2%) were secondary studies. While five of the primary studies were intervention-focused, 34 were primarily descriptive. Geographically, 71.7% of studies investigated populations outside the U.S. while 17.4% focused on U.S. farmers. Knowledge levels and attitudes about sun protection varied significantly. Sun protection behaviors also varied widely, with hats and long pants being more commonly used methods, although regional and cultural differences were evident. In terms of intervention-based studies, multicomponent strategies, like workplace-specific action plans, highlighted the effectiveness of tailoring interventions to workplace culture and environmental needs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Research on sun safety interventions for agricultural workers remains limited. As a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective, future research should prioritize designing and evaluating tailored, workplace-driven interventions in collaboration with employees.</p>","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"445-461"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147522490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Detailed Classification of Agricultural Injuries Mined from Maine PCR Records (2008-2022) Reveals Significant Differences in Injury Source, Event, and Nature by Age Group and Sex.","authors":"Laura E Jones, Megan Kern, Cristina S Hansen-Ruiz, Nicole Krupa, Paul Jenkins, Erika Scott","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2628600","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2628600","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Agricultural injuries are known to be under-reported in existing surveillance systems. The Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS) codes are a standardized classification system developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) which ensures consistency in reporting and analysis of workplace incidents over time across industry sectors. Our study examines OIICS coded injuries obtained via mining emergency response (Pre-Hospital Care Report) records (PCRs) to improve tracking, documentation, and understanding of agricultural injury trends.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed frequencies of OIICS subcodes for Primary Injury Source, Event/Exposure, Nature of Injury, and Body Part classifications for 1583 injuries among agricultural workers in Maine, spanning January 2008 to December 2022. To streamline the dataset and subsequent analysis, subcodes within each category were thematically grouped. We summarized and visualized grouped code frequencies by subject sex, age category, season of injury, and study subperiod. Chi-square tests were used to assess differences in injury patterns by sex and age group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Reported injuries increased over time from 420 in 2008-2011 to 631 in 2019-2022. The most frequently reported classifications were: \"Tractors/power take off (PTO)s\" (Injury Source), \"Fall\" (Event), \"Multiple parts\" (Body Part), and \"Pain\" (Nature of Injury). A marked increase in \"Nonclassifiable\" Source subcodes and \"Fall\" Event subcodes was observed in 2019-2022 relative to earlier periods. Significant differences by sex were found for injury Event subcodes: The most frequent source of injuries for females were animals, versus objects and equipment being the most frequent source for males. Nature of Injury also varied significantly by sex. All four OIICS categories (Source, Event, Nature, Body Part) showed significant variation by age group. Older subjects reported more injuries due to falls and overexertion, while younger were more frequently subject to exposure, intentional self-injury, injury in fires, and injuries involving farm vehicles and equipment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Injury counts rose across each successive study period. All injury subcodes differed significantly by age category, while injury Event and Body Part codes also varied significantly by sex. This suggests that injury risks are not uniform across demographics, and tailored safety interventions by sex and age group may be more effective in reducing agricultural injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"369-381"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146167546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cardiovascular Disease Among Loggers and Commercial Fishermen: A Preliminary Risk Assessment.","authors":"Eamon Geraghty, Pamela J Milkovich, Erika Scott, Mandy Roome, Nicole L Krupa, Paul L Jenkins","doi":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2642972","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1059924X.2026.2642972","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, and suitable interventions are needed for prevention. Certain occupations can create barriers to accessing healthcare while also being a driving force behind lifestyle behaviors that increase risk of CVD. This study analyzed the Framingham 10-year risk for developing coronary heart disease (CHD), among Maine loggers and commercial fishermen residing in Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Alaska compared to the general population of working adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Between 2019 and 2024, loggers and commercial fishermen engaged in health screenings via three studies. Self-reported data regarding health behaviors, as well as anthropometric and biomarker measures, were collected at each screening and were obtained from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for a sample of working adults. Women were excluded due to their limited representation in the logging and commercial fishing populations. Framingham Risk Scores (FRS) for Hard CHD were established for each population, and comparisons were made based on both overall risk and component risk factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study included 44 loggers, 164 commercial fishermen, and 1073 working adults from the NHANES cohort. Commercial fishermen had the highest estimated 10-year FRS with an average of 6.95%, followed by the NHANES sample at 6.39% and loggers with 5.70%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Though this study demonstrates loggers and commercial fishermen have a similar CVD risk profile to other working aged men, this risk for all three groups is higher than ideal. This study indicates a need to better understand risk among these populations, as well as how the occupational setting can be used for future intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":49172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agromedicine","volume":" ","pages":"436-444"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13105213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147436904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}