Abstract
In most of the countries, agriculture is until now, one of the most important sectors. In
general, farmers usually carry out heavy physical activities for the long duration. We
aim to explain the conditions for examining health guidance and maintaining physical
fitness of older farmers. Questionnaire survey and measurement of body function were
carried out in this study. Multiple linear regression analysis was carried out using the
data from 43 males of the same corporation. They took part in all the physical condition
measurements and responded to the entire questionnaire. The concept of after harvest
physical condition of those who think 'maintaining a good physical condition’ and
‘exercise after work is easy’ was significantly higher compared to those who did not
share this view (p value = 0.021 and 0.044, respectively). Strong positive feelings still
remain in the corporation and agricultural continuation among the older farmers. As
this number increases so does the action intention related to health. The attitude, the
subjective norm, and a feeling of control to action are related to an action intention
which is a proactive stage to maintain good physical condition.
Akihiro Kihara, Satoko Yamasaki, Hideaki Hanaoka, Shingo Yamane, Moshiur Rahman. (2017) Physical condition and maintenance of agricultural workers: a survey in a depopulated municipality in Japan, Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Volume 5, Issue 4.
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