Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Farmers and farmworkers
The Influence of Organizational Aspects of the U.S. Agricultural Industry and Socioeconomic and Political Conditions on Farmworkers' COVID-19 Workplace Safety
Interviewed 14 rural Latinx California farmworkers between July 2020 and April 2021 on the impacts of regulatory oversight and workplace safety measures on COVID-19 risks in the workplace. Discusses legal status for farmworkers and offers policy recommendations for occupational health and safety measures.
Author(s): Fabiola M. Perez-Lua, Alec M. Chan-Golston, Nancy J. Burke, Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young
Citation: International Journal of Research and Public Health, 20(23), 7138
Date: 12/2023
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Interviewed 14 rural Latinx California farmworkers between July 2020 and April 2021 on the impacts of regulatory oversight and workplace safety measures on COVID-19 risks in the workplace. Discusses legal status for farmworkers and offers policy recommendations for occupational health and safety measures.
Author(s): Fabiola M. Perez-Lua, Alec M. Chan-Golston, Nancy J. Burke, Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young
Citation: International Journal of Research and Public Health, 20(23), 7138
Date: 12/2023
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Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021
Examines suicide rates for major and detailed industry and occupational groups. Includes information on suicide rates for occupations in industries that are largely rural, including mining, agriculture, fishing, and hunting.
Additional links: Supplementary Table 1: Major and Detailed Industry Groups, Supplementary Table 2: Major and Detailed Occupational Groups
Author(s): Aaron Sussell, Cora Peterson, Jia Li, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(50), 1346-1350
Date: 12/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Examines suicide rates for major and detailed industry and occupational groups. Includes information on suicide rates for occupations in industries that are largely rural, including mining, agriculture, fishing, and hunting.
Additional links: Supplementary Table 1: Major and Detailed Industry Groups, Supplementary Table 2: Major and Detailed Occupational Groups
Author(s): Aaron Sussell, Cora Peterson, Jia Li, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(50), 1346-1350
Date: 12/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Exploring Barriers and Promoters of CRC Screening Use among Agricultural Operators: A Pilot Study of an Application of Concept Mapping
Presents results from two agricultural operator focus groups, one of 7 women and the other of 7 men, which took place in rural Nebraska and discussed factors affecting the choice to be screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). Covers cost of care, access, awareness, family and community support, history of CRC, and provider-related variables. Identifies sex-specific factors influencing screening, and discusses approaches to screening promotion for farmers and ranchers.
Author(s): Cheryl Beseler, Jungyoon Kim, Roma Subramanian, et al.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 23(4), 8413
Date: 12/2023
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Presents results from two agricultural operator focus groups, one of 7 women and the other of 7 men, which took place in rural Nebraska and discussed factors affecting the choice to be screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). Covers cost of care, access, awareness, family and community support, history of CRC, and provider-related variables. Identifies sex-specific factors influencing screening, and discusses approaches to screening promotion for farmers and ranchers.
Author(s): Cheryl Beseler, Jungyoon Kim, Roma Subramanian, et al.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 23(4), 8413
Date: 12/2023
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Follicular DNA Damage and Pesticide Exposure Among Latinx Children in Rural and Urban Communities
Examines DNA double-strand breaks as an aspect of pesticide exposure among 30 Latinx children from rural, farmworker families and 15 children from urban, non-farmworker families in North Carolina, utilizing a minimally-invasive data collection method utilizing hair follicle samples and silicon wristbands. Provides data on rural-urban disparities in pesticide exposure, outside play, and use of sun protection among study participants, with additional data on seasonal variation.
Author(s): Cassandra Lepetit, Mohamed Gaber, Ke Zhou, et al.
Citation: Exposure and Health, 16, 1039-1052
Date: 11/2023
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Examines DNA double-strand breaks as an aspect of pesticide exposure among 30 Latinx children from rural, farmworker families and 15 children from urban, non-farmworker families in North Carolina, utilizing a minimally-invasive data collection method utilizing hair follicle samples and silicon wristbands. Provides data on rural-urban disparities in pesticide exposure, outside play, and use of sun protection among study participants, with additional data on seasonal variation.
Author(s): Cassandra Lepetit, Mohamed Gaber, Ke Zhou, et al.
Citation: Exposure and Health, 16, 1039-1052
Date: 11/2023
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Definitions of Successful Aging among Middle-Aged Latinas Residing in a Rural Agricultural Community
Identifies themes from focus group discussions on successful aging. Participants were 40 Latina women between the ages of 40-64 from a rural farmworker community in California. Covers health, active lifestyles, personal and family well-being, self-sufficiency, and more. Discusses factors affecting Latino people living in rural, agricultural areas.
Author(s): Elizabeth Ambriz, Camila De Pierola, Norma M. Calderon, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 18(11), e0294887
Date: 11/2023
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Identifies themes from focus group discussions on successful aging. Participants were 40 Latina women between the ages of 40-64 from a rural farmworker community in California. Covers health, active lifestyles, personal and family well-being, self-sufficiency, and more. Discusses factors affecting Latino people living in rural, agricultural areas.
Author(s): Elizabeth Ambriz, Camila De Pierola, Norma M. Calderon, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 18(11), e0294887
Date: 11/2023
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Farmworker Health Network: 2023 Key Resources for Agricultural Worker Health
Highlights several resources on agricultural worker health, including a toolkit to encourage ag worker participation on health center boards and model programs to address specific health conditions. Provides a summary for each resource and links to more information on each sponsoring program's website.
Date: 11/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Farmworker Justice Fund, Inc., Health Outreach Partners, MHP Salud, Migrant Clinicians Network, National Association of Community Health Centers, National Center for Farmworker Health
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Highlights several resources on agricultural worker health, including a toolkit to encourage ag worker participation on health center boards and model programs to address specific health conditions. Provides a summary for each resource and links to more information on each sponsoring program's website.
Date: 11/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Farmworker Justice Fund, Inc., Health Outreach Partners, MHP Salud, Migrant Clinicians Network, National Association of Community Health Centers, National Center for Farmworker Health
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The Women Farmer Stress Inventory: Examining Women Farmer Stress in the United States Corn Belt
Explores the causes of stress for women farmers. Discusses sociodemographic and farm-level factors that correlate with, and contribute to, stress. Breaks down data such as farm size and revenue, off-farm work and care labor, and demographic factors such as age, marital status, and education, among others.
Author(s): Carly E. Nichols, Jonathan Davis
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(3), 457-466
Date: 11/2023
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Explores the causes of stress for women farmers. Discusses sociodemographic and farm-level factors that correlate with, and contribute to, stress. Breaks down data such as farm size and revenue, off-farm work and care labor, and demographic factors such as age, marital status, and education, among others.
Author(s): Carly E. Nichols, Jonathan Davis
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(3), 457-466
Date: 11/2023
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MotherToBaby Gives Rural Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms 'Fingertip Access' to Exposure Experts
Provides an overview of MotherToBaby, which works to educate pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their healthcare providers on the risks of exposures. Discusses how MotherToBaby's free services can support rural mothers, highlighting programs serving rural areas in Georgia and North Texas.
Author(s): Gretel Kauffman
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 11/2023
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Provides an overview of MotherToBaby, which works to educate pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their healthcare providers on the risks of exposures. Discusses how MotherToBaby's free services can support rural mothers, highlighting programs serving rural areas in Georgia and North Texas.
Author(s): Gretel Kauffman
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 11/2023
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health (UMASH) Center Summary Annual Report: 2022-2023
Highlights research projects and program activities in the areas of farmer mental health, agricultural health and safety, and aging farmers.
Author(s): Jeff Bender
Date: 10/2023
Sponsoring organization: Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
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Highlights research projects and program activities in the areas of farmer mental health, agricultural health and safety, and aging farmers.
Author(s): Jeff Bender
Date: 10/2023
Sponsoring organization: Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
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Findings from the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) 2021-2022: A Demographic and Employment Profile of United States Crop Workers
Reports on demographic and employment characteristics of hired agricultural workers in the United States. Includes data on health insurance and healthcare access, as well as information on social determinants of health such as income, education level, language skills, housing, and digital device access. Based on data collected from face-to-face interviews with 2,598 crop farmworkers conducted between September 29, 2020 and October 1, 2022.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Labor
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Reports on demographic and employment characteristics of hired agricultural workers in the United States. Includes data on health insurance and healthcare access, as well as information on social determinants of health such as income, education level, language skills, housing, and digital device access. Based on data collected from face-to-face interviews with 2,598 crop farmworkers conducted between September 29, 2020 and October 1, 2022.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Labor
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