Table 1.
Demographics, behaviour and health status of farming and non-farming participants
| Variables | Farmers, n(%) | Non-farmers, n(%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total participants | 41 (100) | 14 (100) |
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean (±SD) | 45 (10.1) | 43 (10.2) |
| Age groups | ||
| 25–44 years | 19 (46.3) | 6 (42.9) |
| 45–64 years | 19 (46.3) | 7 (50.0) |
| 65+ years | 3 (7.3) | 1 (7.1) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 38 (92.7) | 9 (64.3) |
| Female | 3 (7.3) | 5 (35.7) |
| Overall health | ||
| Perceived health status | ||
| Excellent | 2 (4.8) | 6 (42.9) |
| Very good | 27 (65.9) | 7 (50.0) |
| Good | 11 (26.8) | 1 (7.1) |
| Fair | 1 (2.4) | 0 (0) |
| Bodily pain in last 4 weeks | (n = 38) | (n = 14) |
| None | 0 (0) | 1 (7.1) |
| Very little | 18 (47.3) | 4 (28.6) |
| Some | 17 (44.7) | 9 (64.3) |
| Severe | 3 (7.8) | 0 (0) |
| Wellbeing (K10 score range) | ||
| Low (10–15) | 28 (68.3) | 12 (85.7) |
| Moderate (16–21) | 12 (29.3) | 1 (7.1) |
| High (22–29) | 0 (0) | 1 (7.1) |
| Very high (30+) | 1 (2.4) | 0 (0) |
| BMI categories | ||
| Underweight (≤19) | 0 (0) | 1 (7.1) |
| Acceptable (20–24.99) | 14 (34.1) | 6 (42.9) |
| Overweight (25–29.99) | 21 (51.2) | 5 (35.7) |
| Obese (30+) | 6 (14.6) | 2 (14.3) |
| Cholesterol risk | ||
| Low (< 5.5) | 31 (75.6) | 9 (64.3) |
| High (≥5.5) | 9 (22.0) | 5 (35.7) |
| Waist measurement risk level | ||
| Female low risk (< 88 cm) | 3 (7.3) | 4 (28.6) |
| Female high risk (≥88 cm) | 0 (0) | 1 (7.1) |
| Male low risk (< 102 cm) | 25 (61.0) | 6 (42.9) |
| Male high risk (≥102 cm) | 12 (29.3) | 3 (21.4) |
| Blood Glucose risk level | ||
| Low (Fasting < 5.5) | 27 (67.5) | 7 (50) |
| High (Fasting ≥5.5) | 12 (30) | 7 (50) |
| Low (non-fasting < 6.5) | 2 (2.5) | 0 (0) |
| Respiratory Assessment | (n = 38) | (n = 12) |
| Red (< 0.65) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Yellow (0.65–0.75) | 2 (5.2) | 1 (8.3) |
| Green (≥0.75) | 36 (94.7) | 11 (91.6) |
| Smoking | ||
| Current smoker | 4 (7.3) | 0 (0) |
| Ex-smoker | 11 (26.8) | 4 (28.6) |
| Never smoker | 26 (63.4) | 10 (71.4) |
| Frequency of alcohol containing drink intake | (n = 40) | (n = 14) |
| Never | 2 (5.0) | 1 (7.1) |
| Monthly | 3 (7.5) | 3 (21.4) |
| Once a week | 6 (15) | 1 (7.1) |
| 2 to 4 times per week | 20 (50) | 7 (50.0) |
| 5+ per week | 9 (22.5) | 2 (14.3) |
| Short term risky alcohol use | (n = 39) | (n = 13) |
| Never | 8 (20.5) | 6 (46.1) |
| Monthly | 12 (30.7) | 5 (38.4) |
| Once a week | 12 (30.7) | 1 (7.6) |
| 2 to 4 times per week | 7 (17.9) | 0 (0) |
| 5+ per week | 0 (0) | 1 (7.6) |