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Exploring the Feasibility of a Start-up Incubator to Decrease Occupational Stress and Depression in Beginning Kentucky Farmers
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Virtual Community of Support and Mentorship Incubator for Occupational Stress and Depression. Completed, enrolled 17 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this 6- month study is to determine the feasibility of a start-up incubator intervention designed to decrease occupational stress and depression for beginning Kentucky farmers. The objectives are to: #1) test the feasibility of a mentorship and start-up incubator intervention on depression in beginning Kentucky farmers using questionnaires administered prestudy, mid-study, and post-study; #2) explore associations between mentorship, occupational stress and depression in beginning Kentucky farmers using specific survey questionnaires to guide future research. This study's results will provide valuable data to agriculture and occupational health researchers. The data will illustrate the impact of mentorship and community support on improving depression and occupational stress of beginning Kentucky farmers.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The 6-month virtual community will consist of self-directed learning modules that will vary in content from worker and family relationships, collaboration and skill acquisition to self-care habits; problem-solving; monthly sessions will include a positive psychology exercise.
The 6-month incubator intervention will consist of monthly interactive time with an assigned study facilitator/farmer mentor.