Improving Healthy Lifestyle Compliance in Agricultural Communities Through the Agronursing Model: An Experimental Study

Abstract

Agriculture plays a vital role in economic development however, the health and welfare of agricultural workers are often overlooked. The absence of holistic and specific approaches to health issues in the agricultural community provides an opportunity for developing new models, such as Agronursing to address the health challenges of 383 agricultural workers. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Agronursing Model, which combines agronomy and nursing principles, in improving healthy lifestyle adherence among agricultural workers, ultimately enhancing their overall well-being. Method: An experimental quantitative method was employed, utilizing a descriptive analysis and survey approach to assess a Healthy Lifestyle Education intervention among 250 farmers in the Sukodono Health Center Working area, Lumajang Regency. Respondents were recruited through probability sampling, with data collected via questionnaires and observation sheets focusing on healthy lifestyle compliance. Results: The results demonstrated significant improvements with a p-value of 0.000, indicating that the agronursing-based educational intervention improved respondents' healthy lifestyles. The agronursing model is effective in improving healthy lifestyle adherence among farmers. Enhancements included increased physical activity, better dietary adherence, reduced fatigue, and decreased financial anxiety and work-related stress.