Citation

Proctor C, Hopkins N, Reece C. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2024; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JOM.0000000000003049

PMID

38234218

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore behavioral and mental health outcomes among a sample of farmers living in the United States and compare differences between male and female farmers.

METHODSAn online cross-sectional survey was distributed within the farming community by researchers, farming consultants, and community partners. Chi-Square and ANOVA analyses were used to explore relationships between variables of interest.

RESULTS: Female survey respondents reported significantly higher perceived stress, and significantly lower resilience than their male counterparts. A significant interaction effect was observed between gender and farm roles on alcohol consumption patterns, with female farm owners and managers reporting binge drinking behavior most frequently.

CONCLUSION: This study identified distinct differences between respondents in terms of stress, resilience, and alcohol consumption patterns, based on both gender and occupational roles.

Language: en