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ArticleAmerican journal of industrial medicine2025

Stress, Health, and Injury Among Illinois Farmers.

Josie M Rudolphi, Salah Issa, Courtney Cuthbertson, Kaleigh Barnett

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Josie M RudolphiUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5815-0197
Salah IssaUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3478-0629
Courtney CuthbertsonUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6623-9781
Kaleigh BarnettUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA.

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NIOSH CDC HHS U54 OH012503This research was funded by the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois.
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objectivesThe goal of this cross-sectional study was to characterize stress, injury, and chronic health conditions among agricultural producers in Illinois. The objectives were to: (1) describe the prevalence and nature of work-related injuries; (2) describe chronic health conditions, stress, and symptoms of mental health conditions; and (3) explore relationships between work-related injuries and stress, mental health, and health conditions.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted using a modified Dillman approach. Agricultural producers received mailed questionnaires assessing demographics, farm characteristics, chronic health conditions, stress (using the PSS questionnaire), anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9), and work-related injuries. Descriptive statistics describe the population, farm characteristics, injuries, symptoms of mental health, and chronic health conditions. Chi-squared tests describe associations between variables.

resultsAgricultural injuries were reported by 8.01% of respondents, and were primarily minor or moderate. Nearly half (49.07%) reported moderate to high stress, and 10.83% had symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety. No significant associations were found between injury and stress, anxiety, or depression.

conclusionsThese findings highlight the complex interplay between health, stress, and safety in agricultural workers. Longitudinal and qualitative approaches are needed to better understand how stress and chronic conditions may relate to agricultural injuries.

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Agricultural Workers' DiseasesFarmersOccupational InjuriesOccupational StressAdultAgedAnxietyChronic DiseaseCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansIllinoisMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceagricultureinjury preventionmental healthoccupational healthoccupational safetystress

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