Global Research Trends on Farmers’ Mental Health from the Perspectives of Climate Crisis and Gender: A Scoping Review of Quantitative Researches

Key Points

• This research aims to explore trends in studies focusing on farmers’ mental health amidst the climate crisis, examining existing gaps and tools used in quantitative research.
• Conducted a scoping review of literature from major academic databases
• Analyzed 21 selected quantitative research papers on farmers' mental health
• Examined research tools and gender considerations in vulnerability assessments.
• Common mental health factors measured include depression (prevalence rates not specified), anxiety, stress, and suicidal thoughts
• Identified climate hazards, particularly drought, as significant stressors impacting mental health
• Noted a lack of sufficient consideration of gender differences and intersectionality in existing studies.

Abstract