Research Article

Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors

Volume: 3 Number: 3 December 21, 2021
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Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors

Abstract

Objective: This is a cross sectional study conducted to determine living conditions, perception of health, health literacy levels of farm labourers and related factors. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of 915 people and the study sample consisted of 269 people. Stratified random sampling method was used in the study. The data of the study were obtained through home visits in a village where agricultural workers live. A questionnaire form, the Perception of Health Scale and European Literacy Scale were used as data collection tools. In the study; ethics committee permission, institutional permission, and written consent from the participants were obtained.Data obtained in the study was evaluated in the SPSS 21.0 program and in the electronic environment. Result: According to the results of the study; 42.4% of the participants were female, 57.6% were male and the mean age was 50.89±13.88. The Health Perception Scale score of those who use the stove for heating was found to be lower. Those who drank tap water, did not wear overalls and did not take a shower after work had a lower European Literacy Scale score (p<0.05). Conclusion: At the end of the study, it was found that there is a relationship between the way of warming up and the perception of health; drinking water preference, wearing overalls, taking a shower and health literacy. In this context, it is recommended to carry out information and awareness activities for agricultural workers.

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Supporting Institution

This study was supported by Aydın Adnan Menderes University Scientific Research Projects Unit.

Project Number

HF-19009

Thanks

We sincerely thank all the farm labourers who took the time to participate in this research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Public Health, Environmental Health

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 21, 2021

Submission Date

September 17, 2021

Acceptance Date

December 21, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 3 Number: 3

APA
Koç, N., & Adana, F. (2021). Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dergisi, 3(3), 171-183. https://doi.org/10.54061/jphn.995982
AMA
1.Koç N, Adana F. Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors. J Public Health Nurs. 2021;3(3):171-183. doi:10.54061/jphn.995982
Chicago
Koç, Nazife, and Filiz Adana. 2021. “Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors”. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dergisi 3 (3): 171-83. https://doi.org/10.54061/jphn.995982.
EndNote
Koç N, Adana F (December 1, 2021) Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dergisi 3 3 171–183.
IEEE
[1]N. Koç and F. Adana, “Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors”, J Public Health Nurs, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 171–183, Dec. 2021, doi: 10.54061/jphn.995982.
ISNAD
Koç, Nazife - Adana, Filiz. “Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors”. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dergisi 3/3 (December 1, 2021): 171-183. https://doi.org/10.54061/jphn.995982.
JAMA
1.Koç N, Adana F. Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors. J Public Health Nurs. 2021;3:171–183.
MLA
Koç, Nazife, and Filiz Adana. “Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors”. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dergisi, vol. 3, no. 3, Dec. 2021, pp. 171-83, doi:10.54061/jphn.995982.
Vancouver
1.Nazife Koç, Filiz Adana. Perception of Health, Health Literacy Levels of Farm Labourers and Related Factors. J Public Health Nurs. 2021 Dec. 1;3(3):171-83. doi:10.54061/jphn.995982

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