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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE
卷 54, 期 12, 页码 965-970出版社
WILEY-BLACKWELL
DOI: 10.1002/ajim.21008
关键词
pesticide management; Ethiopia; peasant farmers
资金
- Jimma University
Background Farmers in the developing world are at risk of pesticide exposure, particularly in low-income countries with a sizable agricultural sector like Ethiopia. The present investigation provides baseline data to develop strategies for the control of pesticide exposure and the prevention of pesticide poisoning. Methods A questionnaire survey of a stratified random sample of peasant farmers belonging to peasant associations was conducted. Results Most surveyed farmers sprayed pesticides without any personal protective equipment. The majority of participants reported using empty pesticide containers for drinking and food storage. Twenty percent of farmers applied pesticides by sweeping with plant leaves in a hazardous manner. Conclusions Ethiopian peasant farmers appeared to have limited knowledge of the hazards of pesticides and generally did not handle pesticides in a safe manner. Active health education campaigns and appropriate training programs should be instigated to promote safe use of pesticides. Am. J. Ind. Med. 54: 965-970, 2011. (C) 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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