Effects of Obesity on United States Farmers: A Pilot Study

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• Personal Author:
  Hunsucker SC
• Description:
  Previous research described the value farmers place on their ability to work. The impact of obesity on workers is an increasing concern in occupational health research; yet, knowledge regarding the impact of obesity on the performance of farm work is limited. Identifying the impact of obesity on farmer's work ability can guide healthcare workers in promoting and motivating farmers to implement lifestyle changes to improve health and sustain longevity in their ability to work. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the impact of obesity on the work ability of U.S. farmers. Specific aims were to 1) examine the current state of the science regarding obesity in farmers; 2) to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Work Ability Index; 3) identify the relationship between obesity and work ability; and 4) compare central versus general obesity as predictors of decreased work ability in U.S. farmers. Key findings of this research support obesity as an increasing concern among U.S. farmers which can result in a decline in work ability. Psychometric evaluation of the Work Ability Index also supports the use of this tool for research and clinical assessment in this population. Implications for clinical practice and nursing research are also discussed. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Agriculture Body Weight Farmers Health Personnel Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Agricultural Workers Author Keywords: Farmers BMI Body Mass Index Body Weight Farm Workers Nursing Obesity Waist Circumference Work Ability Work Ability Index Work Capability

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• ISBN:
  9781369989557
• Publisher:
  ProQuest LLC.
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Dissertation
• Place as Subject:
  Kentucky ; OSHA Region 4
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20059524
• Citation:
  Ann Arbor, MI: ProQuest LLC., 2016 Apr; :10628837
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2016
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Kentucky, Lexington
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20010901
• Source Full Name:
  Effects of obesity on United States farmers: a pilot study
• End Date:
  20270929
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/223721/cdc_223721_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 982.86 KB ]