Níveis de estresse e estressores ocupacionais em agricultores familiares em um município brasileiro
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Family farming has been considered a dangerous activity, full of unforeseen events and generating high levels of stress. Stress is an interdisciplinary concept and is understood as an evaluative process that triggers psychophysiological responses aimed at adapting a person to situations perceived as stressful. When stressors are assessed as exceeding the individual's ability to deal with them or when exposure lasts for a certain time, it can lead to damage to physical and psychological health. Given this context, the objective of this research was to evaluate the stress level of family farmers in the municipality of Araçatuba-SP. Specifically, it sought to identify sociodemographic characteristics, identify the prevalence of physical and psychological symptoms, and identify occupational stressors. It was cross-sectional research, a bibliographic survey, applied nature, exploratory-descriptive objective, quali-quantitative approach, with literature review and survey procedures. The following data collection instruments were used: Lipp's Stress Symptoms Inventory (ISSL), a Likert scale form to identify and measure occupational stressors in family farming activities, and a form to collect sociodemographic data. Data were statistically described, and univariate and multivariate inferences were made. The results revealed that most research participants had mild and moderate stress levels and the prevalence of physical symptoms. The main categories of stressors were uncontrollable factors, lack of assistance/machinery breakdown, low appreciation of the profession and finances.
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The qualitative and quantitative data is part of a master's-level study in Agribusiness and Development Sciences. The aim of the research was to identify the stress levels and occupational stressors of family farm workers. The set of data made available are: Stress levels : collected using Lipp's Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults (ISSL). This instrument makes it possible to identify the level of stress and the prevalence of physical and/or psychological symptoms. Sociodemographic data and lifestyle habits: questionnaire with closed questions aimed at identifying factors that could influence stress levels. Identification of stressors: Likert scale questionnaire aimed at identifying and measuring the extent to which each stressor listed would trigger stress in farmers. The data was collected between 05/2022 and 07/2022. The sample included 46 family farmers from a Brazilian municipality. The instruments were applied in person on the participants' properties. The analyses were carried out using Excel software and Minitab Statistical Software 20. The research was authorized by the Ethics Committee of the São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho".