Farming, finance and family: factors associated with anxiety, depression and stress among Western Australian farmers.
Health Promot Int
; 39(3)2024 Jun 01.
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| ID: mdl-38943525
ABSTRACT
Farming is a challenging, stressful and rewarding occupation involving many factors that are beyond farmers' control. The aim of this study was to investigate correlates associated with the anxiety, depression and stress of farmers in Western Australia. Farmers and farm residents (Nâ
=â
124) completed an online survey assessing anxiety, depression, stress, farming stressors, social supports, coping strategies and sense of belonging. Higher financial/external trade and societal pressures, family/relationship tension, use of coping strategies such as self-blame, venting, disengagement and planning, lack of succession planning and considering selling the farm, and lower social support and sense of belonging, were associated with higher anxiety, depression and/or stress. The findings highlight the specific impacts of financial and family pressures on poorer mental health status among farmers. Clinical and community interventions that build on naturally occurring strengths, such as family support and community connectedness, are needed.
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Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Apoio Social
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Estresse Psicológico
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Adaptação Psicológica
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Depressão
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Fazendeiros
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Oceania
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article