Farming Activities and Carrying and Lifting: The Agricultural Health Study

Racine, Elizabeth F.; Laditka, Sarah B.; Dmochowski, Jacek; Alavanja, Michael C.R.; Lee, Duck-chul; Hoppin, Jane A.

doi:10.1123/jpah.9.1.39

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“…A number of researchers suggest that farmers have a higher rate of physical activity (PA) than those in other professions [3,23]. The PA weekly index findings indicate that the majority of farmers and their spouses meet or exceed the 2008 national PA guidelines for vigorous and muscle-strengthening activity during the growing season [24], despite the fact that there are published studies showing that only 30% of men and 21% of women were able to meet the physical activity guidelines [2]. What is essential to note is the forecast that there will be a further decrease in physical activity as a result of less labour-intensive farm work and a shorter farming season [3].…”

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Prevalence and socioeconomic determinants of leisure time physical activity among Polish farmers

Biernat

Piątkowska

Mynarski

2018

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Introduction and objective. The aim of this study is to evaluate the leisure time physical activity of Polish farmers in the context of meeting health-related recommendations, and to diagnose the social and economic determinants. The analysis concerned leisure and transportation activities of various intensity and sedentary time. Materials and method. Farmers (n=153) aged over 18 were selected from a representative sample of Polish society (n=2039). In order to evaluate LTPA, the long version of the IPAQ was used. Statistically significant differences between the variables were tested using non-parametric tests. The relationship between the amount of exercise recommended by the WHO and studied socio-demographic criteria was assessed using log-linear analysis. Results. The WHO health recommendations were met by 33.3% of farmers. Shares in LTPA (19.1%) and transportation (19.2%) significantly increased the chance of achieving these norms (OR=12.54 and 0.07, respectively). Along with age (≥40 years) and income (≥3000 PLN/Є750) of Polish farmers, the risk of insufficient physical activity increased. Average MET-min/week for LTPA was 299.8±583.4 and transportation -521.2±1973.9. The average time of sitting during working days was 4.4±2.9, while it was 4.5±3.2 hrs/day during weekends. Conclusions. Health-promoting changes are necessary among Polish farmers, including an increase in the awareness of health benefits and the necessity of undertaking physically active ways of spending leisure time. It seems to be a legitimate action to develop a mini-tourist trail in the rural environment as a means of promoting physical activity also among women aged over 40, and from lower income groups, who are especially threatened by inactivity.

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Prevalence and socioeconomic determinants of leisure time physical activity among Polish farmers

Biernat

Piątkowska

Mynarski

2018

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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“…Research indicates that while the monitors are valid and reliable, their designs may overestimate and underestimate specific activities, depending where device is worn and the nature of vibration associated with the activity (Lee et al., ). Tracking physical activity during the peak occupational seasons using an activity diary and accelerometer may address the men's concerns, as it tracks all activity versus just steps per day and stairs climbed, by tracking of the intensity and duration of physical activity specific to each man's agricultural work (Racine et al., ). The activity monitor permitted self‐monitoring of both physical activity and calorie intake, and appealed to the men's desire for competition, consistent with the evidence on engaging men in chronic disease prevention and management intervention (Gavarkovs, Burke, & Petrella, ).…”

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Acceptability of mHealth Technology for Self‐Monitoring Eating and Activity among Rural Men

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Hageman

Rowland

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Public Health Nursing

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“…However, it is still highly seasonal, involves static effort or engages small groups of muscles in a repetitive way [10], which does not necessarily favor physical fitness [11]. The existing literature indicates that large-area farmers rarely compensate their hard, occupational work with leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) (see [12] for China and [13,14] for Australia), but recent evidence for small-area farmers is rather scarce [15,16,17]. Moreover, the lives of farmers and inhabitants of rural areas often overlap.…”

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Are Structural Changes in Polish Rural Areas Fostering Leisure-Time Physical Activity?

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Bartkiewicz

Buchholtz

2017

IJERPH

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Background: In this study, we analyze the determinants of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) of farmers and non-farmers living in rural areas. Methods: We use statistical analysis to describe urban and rural populations, as well as econometric techniques (Heckman regressions and propensity score matching) to assess the role of rural lifestyle in physical activity. Results: World Health Organization (WHO) pro-health PA (physical activity) recommendations are not met by 66% of farmers and 49% of other dwellers in rural areas. Approximately two thirds of them are completely inactive. Farmers enjoy vigorous PA (VPA), cycling and recreational walking less than their non-farming counterparts and are 46% less likely to be active than them; however the difference disappears when they take up an activity. The amount of PA is negatively correlated with age, but tends to increase for older people compared to those in middle age. Women are 6%–7% less active than men, yet the odds of being active at all are higher for women than for men. Household size is negatively correlated with LTPA. Conclusion: Considering the structural changes, rural area dwellers, especially farmers, require public intervention aimed at increasing their awareness of the advantages of LTPA.

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Farming Activities and Carrying and Lifting: The Agricultural Health Study

Abstract: Background-Heavy carrying and lifting (HCL) is a common activity among farmers that may be related to health. The aim of this study was to examine HCL as a proxy for occupational physical activity (PA) among farm residents. The secondary objective was to evaluate PA based on HCL.

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Prevalence and socioeconomic determinants of leisure time physical activity among Polish farmers

Prevalence and socioeconomic determinants of leisure time physical activity among Polish farmers

Acceptability of mHealth Technology for Self‐Monitoring Eating and Activity among Rural Men

Are Structural Changes in Polish Rural Areas Fostering Leisure-Time Physical Activity?

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