Table 1A

Baseline characteristics of participants

VariablesFrequency (%), median (range)
Age30 (18–59)
Gender
 Male32 (84.2%)
 Female6 (16.3%)
Level of education
 Elementary12 (31.6%)
 Middle school4 (10.5%)
 High school22 (57.9%)
Family size3 (1–9)
Distance to closest medical facility10 miles (1–35)
Self-reported history of cardiovascular risk factor
 Diabetes0
 Hypertension2 (5.2%) (untreated)
 Hyperlipidaemia0
Regularly sees doctor
 Yes6 (15.8%)
 No32 (84.2%)
Aware of healthcare resources in community
 Yes26 (68.4%)
 No12 (31.6%)
Smoking status
 Current use18 (47.6%)
 Former user7 (18.2%)
 Never used13 (34.2%)
Duration on current farm
 <5 years33 (86.8%)
 ≥5 years5 (13.2%)
Duration of work in farming
 <5 years28 (73.7%)
 ≥5 years10 (26.3%)
BMI28.06 (20.7–36.7)
 18–24.99 (23.7%)
 25–29.918 (47.4%)
 ≥3011 (28.9%)
Systolic blood pressure126 (102–159)
Diastolic blood pressure78.5 (65–101)
Total cholesterol166 (112–223)
Random glucose101 (78–318)
HA1C5.5 (4.5–8.3)
  • BMI, Body Mass Index.