Rural Agricultural Workers and Factors Affecting Research Recruitment

Health disparities exist in rural populations calling for more research in this area, yet rural research recruitment presents obstacles. The aim of this descriptive research was to describe a population of rural workers exposed to grain dust and to determine factors that influence recruitment of rur...

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Published in:Online journal of rural nursing and health care 2009-03, Vol.9 (1), p.69-81
Main Authors: Prinz, Linda, Kaiser, Margaret, Kaiser, Katherine L, Von Essen, Susanna G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural laborers
Evaluation
Health aspects
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Methodology
Methods
Rural health
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Summary:Health disparities exist in rural populations calling for more research in this area, yet rural research recruitment presents obstacles. The aim of this descriptive research was to describe a population of rural workers exposed to grain dust and to determine factors that influence recruitment of rural workers for research studies. This qualitative study involved 82 rural agricultural workers (RAW) in eastern Nebraska. After completing a demographic questionnaire these RAWs answered opened questions regarding factors that contributed to their decision to participate in the research study along with qualities that distinguish them from other occupations. Rural agricultural workers participated primarily because of the desire to know/learn, and altruism. Barriers to research participation included a dislike of the time consumed during research. Descriptors of self-identified characteristics included having unique environmental conditions, values and beliefs, skill set and capacity. Utilizing healthcare professionals with community connections was the key recruitment strategy for this study. Key words: Rural Agricultural Worker, Research Recruitment, Barriers Rural Research, Rural Health Disparities.
ISSN:1539-3399
1539-3399
DOI:10.14574/ojrnhc.v9i1.106