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Exploring AgrAbility Quality of Life Profiles
Brian F French1, Robert J Fetsch2, Sarah C Ullrich-French1
1Kinesiology & Educational Psychology, Washingington State University, Pullman, WA, USA.
Journal of Agromedicine
|June 11, 2025
Summary
Farmers with disabilities in the AgrAbility program showed varied quality of life (QoL) profiles. Most participants improved their QoL after receiving services, indicating program benefits for agricultural workers.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation science
- Disability studies
- Agricultural health
Background:
- AgrAbility program supports agricultural workers with disabilities.
- Limited understanding of quality of life (QoL) variability among participants.
- Need to explore QoL domains: physical, psychological, social, and existential well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine QoL profiles of individuals in the AgrAbility program.
- Describe QoL profiles based on demographic variables.
- Understand QoL changes over time in relation to program services.
Main Methods:
- 1,358 farmers with disabilities completed the McGill Quality of Life (MQOL) survey at baseline.
- 343 participants completed a follow-up survey after AgrAbility services.
- Latent profile analysis identified QoL groupings; descriptive and predictive models analyzed profile membership and changes.
Main Results:
- Three distinct QoL profiles emerged: Low, Medium, and High.
- High QoL profile characterized by strong psychological, social, and existential well-being.
- Participants generally transitioned to higher QoL profiles over time, with low probability of moving to lower profiles.
Conclusions:
- Significant heterogeneity exists in QoL indicators among AgrAbility participants.
- Evidence suggests AgrAbility services positively impact QoL, promoting transitions to higher profiles.
- Identified profiles can guide targeted interventions and service delivery for agricultural workers with disabilities.
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