Publications by authors named "Thadd Lavigne"
J Agromedicine
December 2008
Article Synopsis
- The agricultural industry has a high rate of occupational deaths and injuries, particularly related to respiratory illnesses from exposure to dust and animals.
- This study applied the Transtheoretical Model of Change to assess farmers' readiness to improve their respiratory health and their actual use of protective gear.
- Despite most participants feeling they were taking action for their health, less than 10% regularly used respiratory protection, and those with breathing issues often underestimated the importance of respiratory health compared to other occupational risks.
