Agricultural entrepreneurs’ workload, physical and mental symptoms, work ability and pension intentions
Objectives
The survey is targeted at agricultural entrepreneurs with MYEL insurance. We will determine the following:
- the load of agricultural work in different production sectors
- agricultural entrepreneurs' physical and psychological respiratory and other symptoms
- relationships between perceived symptoms and work ability.
We produce up-to-date information on factors affecting the health and work ability of agricultural entrepreneurs so that preventive measures can be targeted at the working conditions and stress factors that cause the most health risks.
Data and methods
The data will be collected in September-November 2026 by means of an electronic survey. The data will be analysed using applicable statistical methods.
The HUS Regional Committee on Medical Research Ethics has issued a favourable opinion on the study (HUS/3417/2026).
Results and impact
Scientific manuscripts and a final report will be written on the study.
Our experts
Mari-Anne Wallius
Research group
Mari-Anne Wallius, Project manager, Researcher
Hille Suojalehto, Chief Physician
Sari Nissinen, Chief Specialist
Marja-Leena Haavisto, Development Manager
Funding
The study is carried out by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health in coordination with the centre for agricultural entrepreneurs occupational health (Maatalousyrittäjien työterveyshuollon keskusyksikkö, Mytky), financed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
