Occupational Exposure of Pesticides and Preventive Practices among Farmers in a Rural Block, Odisha
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction:Agriculture is a vital part of both the economy and the health of consumers, and the health and productivity of farmworkers ultimately affects everyone. Advances in agriculture has also led to the indiscriminate use of pesticides globally .Despite the toxicity and hazards posed by pesticide exposure among farmers, the usage has not reduced.However availability and appropriate use of protective gear while pesticide application can contribute significantly in reducing the health hazards due to pesticides. Objectives: 1. To determine the prevalence and pattern of occupational pesticide exposure among farmers 2. To assess the practices regarding pesticide handling including the adoption of personal protective equipment among them Method: Multistage cluster random sampling method was adopted to recruit 200 farmers and history of pesticide exposure, preventive practices while pesticide application, self reported symptoms during pesticide spraying was elicited using a semi structured questionnaire and face to face interview. Results: 75.5% farmers reported of using pesticides during faming with a male preponderance. The use of protective equipment was found to be relatively low, the main reason being discomfort while farming.18.5% farmers stored pesticide at home. About 43.7% farmers did not follow safety instructions before using pesticides Conclusion: The pesticide use among study subjects was high as well as hazardous. The need for special training programme and health education sessions to sensitize the farmers regarding the health impact of improper usage of pesticides is indispensable.
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Dr Shalini Ray
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