Implications of health conditions on rural soybean workers' quality of life.

Abstract

to analyze the implications of health conditions on rural workers' quality of life in the context of soybean production. a cross-sectional study, with an intentional sample of 299 male rural workers. Data collection took place between October and December 2019. The following instruments were used: World Health Organization Quality Life-bref; Rural Workers' Living & Health Conditions questionnaire; International Physical Activity Questionnaire; Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener. They were analyzed via descriptive and inferential statistics, using bivariate (Mann-Whitney; Kruskal-Wallis) and multivariate tests (generalized additive models for location, scale and shape). the presence of a diagnosis of morbidity, alcohol dependence, occupational accidents and absenteeism implied a decrease in workers' quality of life scores. the existence of unfavorable health conditions has a negative impact on rural soybean workers' quality of life.