Exposure to Violence, Quality of Life, and Health Status in a Group of Farm Workers in South Africa: A Preliminary Report

Abstract

Farm workers (N=52), ages 18 to 60 years (M=34.1, SD=11.1), completed the Survey of Exposure to Community Violence, General Health Questionnaire-28, and the Quality of Life Inventory. Farm workers reported average Exposure to Violence, very low Quality of Life, and subaverage Health Status. No significant correlation was found between scores on Exposure to Violence and Quality of Life. Exposure to Violence was significantly correlated with poor Health Status in women but not in men. The implication of these results is discussed.