COVID-19 Prevalence and Prevention Behaviors Among US Certified Organic Producers.

J Occup Environ Med

College of Population Health, University of New Mexico (Ms Rosero, Dr Soto Mas, Dr Nervi); Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation-Southwest Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico (Ms Sebastian); Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences and Alcalde Sustainable Agriculture Science Center, New Mexico State University, Alcalde, New Mexico, (Dr Guldan); SW Ag Center & School of Community & Rural Health, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Tyler, Tyler, Texas (Dr Casanova).

Published: December 2021

Objective: There is a scarcity of data on the impact of the pandemic in farmers.

Methods: Cross-sectional survey of certified organic producers through a 28-item self-reported paper or electronic survey. Analysis included descriptive statistics, Cronbach α to measure the internal consistency of a six-item prevention scale, and correlation and regression analyses.

Results: A total of 344 records were computed. Infection rate among producers was 6.4%. Sex and farm size were the most statistically significant predictors of prevention behaviors. Women reported more use of prevention methods (β = 0.333, P < 0.001) and those with 50 or more certified organic acres reporting less use of prevention methods (β = -0.228, P < 0.001). Mask wearing was significantly related to lower COVID-19 prevalence.

Conclusions: Determining prevalence and understanding how farmers follow prevention behaviors is essential for health care and public health interventions and policies.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8630927PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002411DOI Listing

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