Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Farmers and farmworkers
Lifetime Allergic Rhinitis Prevalence among U.S. Primary Farm Operators: Findings from the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey
Presents the finding of a survey of farmers and ranchers on whether or not they suffer from seasonal allergies. Looks at the role of pesticide use, type of farming being done, and the prevalence of asthma, among other factors.
Author(s): Jacek M. Mazurek, Paul K. Henneberger
Citation: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 90(6), 507-515
Date: 03/2017
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Presents the finding of a survey of farmers and ranchers on whether or not they suffer from seasonal allergies. Looks at the role of pesticide use, type of farming being done, and the prevalence of asthma, among other factors.
Author(s): Jacek M. Mazurek, Paul K. Henneberger
Citation: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 90(6), 507-515
Date: 03/2017
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A Longitudinal Study of Atrazine and 2,4-D Exposure and Oxidative Stress Markers among Iowa Corn Farmers
Presents a study on oxidative stress in Iowa corn farmers who have been exposed to certain pesticides and herbicides. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol use, among other factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Lützen Portengen, et al.
Citation: Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 58(1), 30-38
Date: 01/2017
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Presents a study on oxidative stress in Iowa corn farmers who have been exposed to certain pesticides and herbicides. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol use, among other factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Lützen Portengen, et al.
Citation: Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 58(1), 30-38
Date: 01/2017
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Respirator Use among U.S. Farm Operators with Asthma: Results from the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey
Details a study on respirator use by farm workers with work-induced asthma based on the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey. Analyzes data based on type of farm/ranch, acreage, and individual farm-worker characteristics, such as age, marital status, and smoking status, among others.
Author(s): Megan L. Casey, Jacek M. Mazurek
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(2), 78-88
Date: 01/2017
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Details a study on respirator use by farm workers with work-induced asthma based on the 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey. Analyzes data based on type of farm/ranch, acreage, and individual farm-worker characteristics, such as age, marital status, and smoking status, among others.
Author(s): Megan L. Casey, Jacek M. Mazurek
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(2), 78-88
Date: 01/2017
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Heat Strain, Volume Depletion and Kidney Function in California Agricultural Workers
Presents a study of agricultural workers in California on the long-term health outcomes of working while being continually exposed to high temperatures. Discusses the complications that stem from repeated heat strain and volume depletion, such as acute kidney injury (AKI). Breaks down data by laborers country of origin, gender, and history of kidney disease, among other factors.
Author(s): Sally Moyce, Diane Mitchell, Tracey Armitage, et al.
Citation: Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 74, 402-409
Date: 01/2017
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Presents a study of agricultural workers in California on the long-term health outcomes of working while being continually exposed to high temperatures. Discusses the complications that stem from repeated heat strain and volume depletion, such as acute kidney injury (AKI). Breaks down data by laborers country of origin, gender, and history of kidney disease, among other factors.
Author(s): Sally Moyce, Diane Mitchell, Tracey Armitage, et al.
Citation: Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 74, 402-409
Date: 01/2017
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Agricultural Workers and Mental Health
Provides an overview of mental health for agricultural workers. Includes information on symptoms, treatment options, mental health risk factors, and recommendations for providers.
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Provides an overview of mental health for agricultural workers. Includes information on symptoms, treatment options, mental health risk factors, and recommendations for providers.
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Hydration and Cooling Practices Among Farmworkers in Oregon and Washington
Details a study on farmworkers' knowledge and practice of hydration and cooling measures in Oregon and Washington. Breaks down data by crops grown, main job tasks, and modes of hydration and cooling, among others factors.
Author(s): Jeffrey W. Bethel, June T. Spector, Jennifer Krenz
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(3), 222-228
Date: 2017
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Details a study on farmworkers' knowledge and practice of hydration and cooling measures in Oregon and Washington. Breaks down data by crops grown, main job tasks, and modes of hydration and cooling, among others factors.
Author(s): Jeffrey W. Bethel, June T. Spector, Jennifer Krenz
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(3), 222-228
Date: 2017
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New Institutional Theory and a Culture of Safety in Agriculture
Highlights a study on the development of a "culture of safety" in agriculture. Views agricultural safety through an anthropological lens and details an institutional theory of agriculture as a means of promoting and implementing safety measures.
Author(s): Brandi Janssen, Matthew W. Nonnenmann
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(1), 47-55
Date: 2017
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Highlights a study on the development of a "culture of safety" in agriculture. Views agricultural safety through an anthropological lens and details an institutional theory of agriculture as a means of promoting and implementing safety measures.
Author(s): Brandi Janssen, Matthew W. Nonnenmann
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(1), 47-55
Date: 2017
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Heat Exposure in Central Florida Fernery Workers: Results of a Feasibility Study
Presents a study on field-based biomonitoring of Florida farmworkers for heat-related illnesses (HRI). Discusses the implementation of biomonitoring measures and their effect on the participants' ability to work.
Author(s): Valerie Vi Thien Mac, Jose Antonio Tovar-Aguilar, Joan Flocks, et al.
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(2), 89-99
Date: 2017
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Presents a study on field-based biomonitoring of Florida farmworkers for heat-related illnesses (HRI). Discusses the implementation of biomonitoring measures and their effect on the participants' ability to work.
Author(s): Valerie Vi Thien Mac, Jose Antonio Tovar-Aguilar, Joan Flocks, et al.
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 22(2), 89-99
Date: 2017
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Improving Health Care for Spanish-Speaking Rural Dairy Farm Workers
Evaluation of a project to improve services offered by Dartmouth Geisel Migrant Health and a Federally Qualified Health Center. The 25 participants were dairy workers originally from Southern Mexico who were employed on 6 farms in Vermont and New Hampshire during the 7 months of the study.
Author(s): Caledonia Buckheit, Dwan Pineros, Ardis Olson, Deborah Johnson, Stephen Genereaux
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 30(1), 91-93
Date: 2017
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Evaluation of a project to improve services offered by Dartmouth Geisel Migrant Health and a Federally Qualified Health Center. The 25 participants were dairy workers originally from Southern Mexico who were employed on 6 farms in Vermont and New Hampshire during the 7 months of the study.
Author(s): Caledonia Buckheit, Dwan Pineros, Ardis Olson, Deborah Johnson, Stephen Genereaux
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 30(1), 91-93
Date: 2017
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Detection of Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Migrant Farmworkers Along the US-Mexico Border
Evaluates the comparability of the tuberculin skin test (TST) and the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) to detect latent Tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among migrant farmworkers in the San Luis US-Mexico border region of Arizona, and to observe the influence of demographic and clinical dynamics on test results.
Author(s): Eyal Oren, Mallorie Fiero, Erika Barrett, et al.
Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases, 16, 630
Date: 11/2016
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Evaluates the comparability of the tuberculin skin test (TST) and the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) to detect latent Tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among migrant farmworkers in the San Luis US-Mexico border region of Arizona, and to observe the influence of demographic and clinical dynamics on test results.
Author(s): Eyal Oren, Mallorie Fiero, Erika Barrett, et al.
Citation: BMC Infectious Diseases, 16, 630
Date: 11/2016
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