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Survey of San Luis Valley agricultural workers finds elevated depression, food insecurity and fatigue
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University of Colorado researchers presented results from a 221-person survey showing elevated depression among temporary field workers, high fatigue and food insecurity. The study identified service gaps and local organizations that serve farmworkers, and the researchers said a bilingual community report is available.
A University of Colorado Anschutz researcher presented results of a survey of 221 San Luis Valley agricultural workers that found a high prevalence of work-related fatigue, elevated rates of depression among temporary field workers and widespread food insecurity, Dr. Kathy James, associate professor at the Center for Health, Work, and Environment, said at the Ag Behavioral Health Working Group meeting.
The survey, conducted in 2022 and 2023, used the NIOSH WellBQ instrument and additional depression and anxiety scales and incorporated social-network analysis to map who agricultural workers turn to for help. “We recruited, as a convenience…
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