Farmers are essential to the UK’s food security and agricultural economy. However, despite their crucial role, they themselves often face unique health challenges. This study investigates lifestyle patterns of UK farmers and their health status. The findings can guide us in creating supportive environments that promote and facilitate healthier lifestyles for farming communities.
What is involved in the study?
- Complete a short questionnaire about diet, lifestyle and health (this online questionnaire).
- An optional follow-up interview on Microsoft Teams (audio or video) lasting up to 20 minutes.
Do I have to take part?
- Your participation is voluntary; there is no requirement for you to take part.
Are there any benefits or risks to taking part?
- There is no direct personal benefit for you, but these findings could inform future health interventions for farming communities.
- You might find some questions sensitive or uncomfortable. Please remember that all data is handled confidentially or even anonymously if no email is shared. However, you are free to skip questions or to stop at any time.
Confidentiality & data handling
- Your participation in the study will be treated as strictly confidential in case you share your email address; otherwise, all data is anonymous. If you do share your email address, your data will be pseudo-anonymised, and your email address will be kept separately from your given answers. Your email address will be destroyed after the completion of the research.
Use of results
- Results will form part of the MSc dissertation and may be presented at seminars or published in academic journals.
Ethics
- Approved by Bangor University Research Ethics Committee (Project ID: 891).
Contacts
- Researcher: Mary Ogunmodede — mrg22xfj@bangor.ac.uk
- Supervisor: Dr Eefke Mollee— e.mollee@bangor.ac.uk
- For formal complaints: Senior Research Governance & Policy Officer, Bangor University — seniorresearchgovofficer@bangor.ac.uk
This questionnaire is part of a research study designed to understand the dietary habits and health of farmers in the UK. Your participation is voluntary, and all your responses will be kept confidential. The questionnaire will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Thank you for your valuable contribution to this important research.