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Stress & Wellbeing of Stud Hands Abigail Fenner. What are stud hands?. What’s happening to them “Jane” Example Under representation No regulated guidelines for studs and stations to keep to. No person to ensure guidelines are followed, Workplace Ombudsman.
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Stress & Wellbeing of Stud Hands Abigail Fenner
What’s happening to them • “Jane” Example • Under representation • No regulated guidelines for studs and stations to keep to. • No person to ensure guidelines are followed, Workplace Ombudsman. • Minimal support for their health.
Psychological effects • Depression • Insomnia • Self Harm & harm to others • Alcohol Abuse • Increased stress • Mood changes • Relationship strain • Sense of isolation, hopelessness • Self esteem shift
Physical effects • Regu mate – Women Vs Men Administering • Lack of safety equipment & procedures followed • Environmental dangers • Flooding • Drought • Location of health services • Working hours change – e.g. glandular fever, smoking, alcohol abuse.
What can health professions do? • Work together with horse studs and cattle stations in addressing psychological support and screening • Addressing Occupational Health and Safety Procedures, advising psychological & physical causes • Education prevention campaigns specific to stud and stations to have gain awareness, prevention is the best cure. • Strict guidelines on the use of how drugs are being administered
