Healthcare-seeking behaviors among Midwest farmers

Abstract

This thesis is dedicated to: My parents, Brian and Becky Morley. I will be forever grateful for the opportunities you have provided me and the undying love and support you continue to give me day after day. I will never be able to repay you for the amazing life you have given me, but everything I do is to make you proud of the person you raised. My family and friends. Thank you for the support and motivation when life was tough. My academic advisor, Diane Rohlman. Thank you for the hours in your office and answering questions over e-mail. I can't tell you how much I appreciated your enthusiasm and encouragement throughout my time at The University of Iowa. Every piece of constructive criticism was paired with a compliment and I always left your office feeling positive and capable. Thank you for the time and effort you put into my education. Brandi Janssen, thank you for your support and advice during lab meetings, conferences, and with this thesis work. Carri Casteel, thank you for stepping in and joining my committee. I appreciate all the time spent helping me improve my thesis. I would like to acknowledge Marsha Cheyney for her help navigating the IRB process as well as the Qualtrics system and her support at the Iowa Farm Progress Show. I would like to acknowledge Amy Hahn for her help with the analysis portion of my methodology.