"They Can't Possibly Understand What I'm Going Through": Female Farmers' Perspectives on Barriers to Care in Georgia.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to explore female farmers' perspectives on barriers to engaging with resources for physical and mental healthcare faced by agriculture producers in the state of Georgia. In-depth interviews were conducted with female farm owners and managers (n = 16) across the state. Interviews were recorded and transcribed, and researchers coded interviews separately before thematic analysis was used to identify common themes. Three primary themes were identified: (i) formal healthcare challenges, (ii) stigma, and (iii) cultural norms. Formal healthcare challenges included time constraints, healthcare costs, and a lack of cultural competence from healthcare providers. Both community and self-stigma were identified as barriers to engaging with mental health resources.

SUBMITTER: Hopkins N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11431051 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature