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Cooling Interventions Among Agricultural Workers: Qualitative Field-Based Study.

Roxana Chicas¹, Nezahualcoyotl Xiuhtecutli^2,3, Nathan Eric Dickman⁴

¹School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.

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Summary

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Agricultural workers found personal cooling gear practical for preventing heat-related illness (HRI). Bandanas were highly rated for usability, while cooling vests received mixed reviews on practicality for fieldwork. Further research and strategies are needed for heat stress prevention.

Keywords:

agricultural workers cooling interventions heat-related illness nursing

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Environmental Health
Heat Stress Management

Background:

Agricultural workers face high risk of heat-related illness (HRI) due to intense outdoor labor in hot, humid conditions.
Understanding workers' perceptions of cooling devices is crucial for effective intervention implementation.
Limited research exists on agricultural workers' experiences with cooling devices during field work.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore agricultural workers' perceptions and experiences with personal cooling devices.
To assess the practicality and effectiveness of cooling interventions in an occupational setting.

Main Methods:

Qualitative data collected from 61 agricultural workers.
Analysis of perceptions and experiences with cooling interventions, including bandanas and cooling vests.

Main Results:

Bandana users reported high practicality and no interference with work routines.
Cooling vest users found the vests effective for cooling but had mixed reviews on practicality.
Personal cooling gear was generally well-received and utilized by agricultural workers.

Conclusions:

Findings support existing research on personal cooling for vulnerable occupational groups.
Personal cooling gear shows promise for heat prevention among agricultural workers.
Urgent need for sustainable heat prevention strategies and governmental policies to address occupational heat stress and climate change impacts.