Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and test the factor structure of the Agricultural Producer Barriers to Care Scale (APBCS), which assesses barriers to engaging with health care in rural US farmers.
Methods: Respondents (n = 1045) completed an online survey that was distributed digitally and in-person by researchers and community partners at farming events and via farm-related social media. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were used to assess the underlying factor structure of the APBCS, and McDonald's omega coefficients were calculated to test the reliability of each factor and the instrument as a whole.
: This study aims to compare micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MP-TSCPC) laser parameters and determine the optimal laser setting. : A retrospective study was performed on 351 eyes from patients who underwent MP-TSCPC at four power settings (1500 mW, 2000 mW, 2250 mW, and 2500 mW) from June 2018 to December 2021. The primary measurements of the efficacy of MP-TSCPC were the degree of intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction and the number of glaucoma medication reductions.
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August 2024
The purpose of this study was to explore female farmers' perspectives on barriers to engaging with resources for physical and mental healthcare faced by agriculture producers in the state of Georgia. In-depth interviews were conducted with female farm owners and managers ( = 16) across the state. Interviews were recorded and transcribed, and researchers coded interviews separately before thematic analysis was used to identify common themes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExperimental and survey research shows that a common group membership can result in increased levels of social support. Here we complement such research with qualitative data concerning the forms and function of such support. Specifically, we explore the mutual support reported by pilgrims undertaking the Hajj.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe concept of microaggressions alerts us how majority group members' everyday behaviour can impact minorities negatively. Recently, some researchers have questioned the criteria for identifying microaggressions and rejected the concept's utility. We maintain that attending to minorities' everyday experiences is important and illustrate this through a three-phase study with Roma in Hungary.
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