A cross-sectional study of alcohol, opioid use, and anxiety in agriculturally based occupations.

Purpose: Although there are many studies that have examined substance use and mental health concerns in rural areas, there is a paucity of research related to the prevalence of substance use and mental well-being in agriculturally based occupations. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of alcohol and opioid misuse and anxiety among adults in agriculturally based occupations in the rural Midwest and to determine the risk factors for alcohol misuse.

Methods: Data were collected via mailed surveys with 1,791 surveys returned.

Overactive Bladder Symptoms in Female Health Profession Students: Bladder Diary Characteristics and Impact of Symptoms on Health-Related Quality of Life.

Introduction: There is limited information on overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, their association with bladder irritants, or the effect of OAB on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young women. We evaluated these issues in a group of young female health profession students.

Methods: All female students (n = 964) attending a university in the Pacific Northwest were recruited via email or an in-person informational meeting to participate in this descriptive cross-sectional study.

Criterion validity, reliability and clinical responsiveness of the CareConnections Functional Index.

This study established the criterion validity, test-retest reliability and responsiveness of the CareConnections Functional Index (CCFI). The CCFI is composed of four body-region specific subscales, measuring functional ability. Reference standards included the Neck Disability Index; Modified Oswestry Disability Index; Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale.

Are scores on the physical performance test useful in determination of risk of future falls in individuals with dementia?

Background And Purpose: Presence of dementia influences postural control and increases fall risk. The 7-item physical performance test (PPT) is a valid measure of balance in older adults; however, its validity has not been established in people with dementia. The purpose of this research was to establish predictive validity of the PPT for falls in people with dementia.

Self-reported musculoskeletal pain in Latino vineyard workers.

The agricultural economy in the United States is dependent on millions of Latino migratory workers. Despite the health risks associated with this line of work, many agricultural workers lack health insurance or access to health care services. The purpose of this study was to collect demographic data and investigate the musculoskeletal health of Latino migratory vineyard workers.