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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024

An Evidence-Based Guide for Delivering Mental Healthcare Services in Farming Communities: A Qualitative Study of Providers' Perspectives.

Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, Nicole Roy, Adachukwu Chimaobi, Deanna Hood

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  2. Openness to Mental Health Information and Barriers to Accessing Care Among Midwestern Farmers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025
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Rebecca Purc-StephensonDepartment of Social Science, University of Alberta, Camrose, AB T4V 1R3, Canada.
Nicole RoyDepartment of Social Science, University of Alberta, Camrose, AB T4V 1R3, Canada.
Adachukwu ChimaobiDepartment of Social Science, University of Alberta, Camrose, AB T4V 1R3, Canada.
Deanna HoodDepartment of Social Science, University of Alberta, Camrose, AB T4V 1R3, Canada.

Funding

Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta and the Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RES0061171
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Individuals living in rural areas often face challenges in accessing healthcare, increasing their risk of poor health outcomes. Farmers, a sub-population in rural areas, are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues and suicide, yet they exhibit low rates of help-seeking behavior. The aim of our study was to develop an in-depth understanding of the issues influencing mental help-seeking among farmers living in rural areas from the perspectives of healthcare providers, as well as to explore the strategies providers use to navigate through these issues to effectively engage with this vulnerable population.

methodsWe used a descriptive phenomenological approach to understand healthcare providers' perspectives, experiences, and approaches to providing mental healthcare to farmer clients in rural areas. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 participants practicing in Canada between March and May 2023.

resultsOur analysis yielded five thematic areas: (1) ensuring accessibility, (2) establishing relatability, (3) addressing stoicism and stigma, (4) navigating dual roles, and (5) understanding community trauma.

conclusionsHealthcare service delivery for farmers is multifaceted. This study fills a gap in knowledge by translating these data to inform an evidence-based model and a list of recommendations for implementing agriculturally informed practices in rural areas.

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FarmersMental Health ServicesQualitative ResearchRural PopulationAdultAgricultureCanadaFemaleHealth PersonnelHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMaleMiddle Agedagriculturefarmersmental healthqualitativeruralservice delivery

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PMCPMC11203791

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