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Stress, Health, and Injury Among Illinois Farmers.
Josie M Rudolphi1, Salah Issa1, Courtney Cuthbertson1
1University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|July 3, 2025
Summary
Agricultural producers experience high stress and anxiety, with 8.01% reporting injuries. This study found no direct link between injuries and mental health or chronic conditions, suggesting further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Agricultural Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Agricultural producers face unique occupational hazards and health challenges.
- Understanding the prevalence of injuries, chronic conditions, and mental health issues is crucial for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize stress, injury, and chronic health conditions among Illinois agricultural producers.
- To describe the prevalence and nature of work-related injuries.
- To explore relationships between work-related injuries, stress, mental health, and chronic health conditions.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey using a modified Dillman approach was administered to agricultural producers.
- Questionnaires assessed demographics, farm characteristics, chronic health conditions, stress (PSS), anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9), and work-related injuries.
- Descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests were used to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- 8.01% of respondents reported agricultural injuries, primarily minor or moderate.
- Nearly half (49.07%) reported moderate to high stress.
- 10.83% exhibited symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety; no significant associations were found between injury and stress, anxiety, or depression.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the complex interplay between health, stress, and safety in agricultural workers.
- Further longitudinal and qualitative research is recommended to better understand the relationship between stress, chronic conditions, and agricultural injuries.
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