Behavioral-Based Educational Intervention Directed toward Egyptian Agricultural Families to Protect Children from Pesticide Exposure

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-108
Author(s):  
Taghreed Mohamed Farahat ◽  
Fayssal Mostafa Farahat ◽  
Atef Awad Michael
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Agricultural Families

scholarly journals Pilot Educational Intervention to Promote Safe Pesticide Use Practices Among Farmworkers in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (8) ◽  
pp. 866-875
Author(s):  
Pramesh Koju ◽  
Prabin R Shakya ◽  
Archana Shrestha ◽  
Biraj M Karmacharya ◽  
Sudip Shrestha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health And Environmental Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Handling Practices ◽  
Hands And Feet ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives The misuse of pesticides among farmworkers in Nepal is commonplace. To address this, we implemented a pilot educational intervention (three modules delivered over 3 days and lasting approximately 3 h each) in Kavre District of Nepal. Modules included: (i) health and environmental effects of pesticides, (ii) use of personal protective equipment, and (iii) label literacy and behavioral factors that influence pesticide exposure. In addition, 10 posters with key messages from each of the modules were hung throughout communities. Methods Surveys were administered to cross-sectional convenience samples of farmworkers at baseline (n = 106) and 1 year later (n = 98). Practices relating to pesticides at baseline and endline were compared using multivariable logistic regression to adjust for differences in demographic and socioeconomic characteristics between the samples. Results Compared with the baseline sample, farmworkers in the endline sample were significantly more likely to report: getting information regarding the amount of pesticides to use from experts or pesticide labels (versus personal judgment); wearing gloves while mixing pesticides; wearing boots while working in the field; using personal hygiene practices after handling pesticides such as bathing or washing hands and feet; changing clothes after handling pesticides; checking the wind direction before spraying; and delaying entry for a longer period of time after spraying. Conclusions These results suggest that a simple educational intervention can improve pesticide handling practices among farmworkers in Nepal. Future research should explore the impact of such interventions on pesticide exposure levels and health outcomes, and the potential to scale up these programs nationally.

Participatory Educational Intervention to Address Heat, Ergonomic Stress, and Pesticide Exposure as Workplace Hazards for Female Farmworkers in Central Florida

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-235
Author(s):  
Jennifer Runkle ◽  
Jessica Culley ◽  
Jeannie Economos ◽  
Valerie Mac ◽  
J. Antonio Tovar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Workplace Hazards ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
Female Farmworkers

scholarly journals Risk Perception and Behavior in Egyptian Adolescent Pesticide Applicators: An Intervention Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane S Rohlman ◽  
Jonathan W Davis ◽  
Ahmed Ismail ◽  
Gaafar Abdel Rasoul ◽  
Olfat Hendy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Pesticide Use ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Applicators

Abstract Background: Adolescents are engaged in agricultural work, including pesticide application, around the world. Adolescent pesticide applicators are more likely to be exposed to pesticides than their adult counterparts because of their application practice and hygiene habits surrounding pesticide use. There is a need for low-cost interventions to reduce pesticide exposure. We evaluated a theoretically-based educational intervention to change perceptions about the risk of pesticide use and hygiene habits during and after pesticide application for adolescent and young adult pesticide applicators in Egypt.Methods: Young adult and adolescent male pesticide applicators were given a one-hour educational intervention to inform them about the risk of pesticide use and how to reduce pesticide exposure. The median age of participants was 18 years old. Changes in perceived susceptibility and effectiveness were measured with a survey pre and post-intervention (n=119) on the same day. The same survey (n=95) was given 8-months post-intervention to identify sustained effects. Observational checklists of pesticide application practice were also completed during application seasons before and after the intervention.Results: There was an increase in the proportion of individuals who viewed pesticides as being a long-term health risk (74.7% pre-intervention to 97.9% post-intervention, McNemar test p<0.001). This change remained significant when surveyed at the 8-month follow-up (90.5%, p<0.001). There was also a sustained improvement regarding participants’ view of proper hygiene practice surrounding pesticide application. Applicators were observed wearing goggles, shoes, and masks more frequently post-intervention.Conclusion: This theoretically-based intervention is an example of a low-cost solution that can improve adolescent and young adult’s practices regarding pesticide application and personal hygiene practices during and after pesticide application. The intervention can be applied in other countries with similar safety culture surrounding pesticide application.

scholarly journals Risk Perception and Behavior in Egyptian Adolescent Pesticide Applicators: An Intervention Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane S Rohlman ◽  
Jonathan W Davis ◽  
Ahmed Ismail ◽  
Gaafar Abdel Rasoul ◽  
Olfat Hendy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Pesticide Use ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Applicators

Abstract Background: Adolescents are engaged in agricultural work, including pesticide application, around the world. Adolescent pesticide applicators are more likely to be exposed to pesticides than their adult counterparts because of their application practice and hygiene habits surrounding pesticide use. There is a need for low-cost interventions to reduce pesticide exposure. We evaluated a theoretically-based educational intervention to change perceptions about the risk of pesticide use and hygiene habits during and after pesticide application for adolescent and young adult pesticide applicators in Egypt.Methods: Young adult and adolescent pesticide applicators were given an educational intervention to inform them on the risk of pesticide use and how to reduce pesticide exposure. Changes in perceived susceptibility and effectiveness were measured with a survey pre and post intervention. The same survey was given 8-month post intervention to identify sustained effects. Observational checklists of pesticide application practice were also completed during application seasons before and after the intervention.Results: There was an increase in the proportion of individuals who viewed pesticides as being a long-term health risk (74.7% pre-intervention to 97.9% post-intervention, McNemar test p<0.001). This change remained significant when surveyed at the 8-month follow-up (90.5%, p<0.001). There was also a sustained improvement in regards to participant’s view of proper hygiene practice surrounding pesticide application. Applicators where observed wearing googles, shoes, and mask more frequently post intervention.Conclusion: This theoretically-based intervention is an example of a low-cost solution that can improve adolescent and young adult’s practices regarding pesticide application and personal hygiene practice during and after pesticide application. The intervention can be applied in other countries with similar safety culture surrounding pesticide application.

scholarly journals Risk Perception and Behavior in Egyptian Adolescent Pesticide Applicators: An Intervention Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane S Rohlman ◽  
Jonathan W Davis ◽  
Ahmed Ismail ◽  
Gaafar Abdel Rasoul ◽  
Olfat Hendy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Pesticide Use ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Applicators

Abstract Background: Adolescents are engaged in agricultural work, including pesticide application, around the world. Adolescent pesticide applicators are more likely to be exposed to pesticides than their adult counterparts because of their application practice and hygiene habits surrounding pesticide use. There is a need for low-cost interventions to reduce pesticide exposure. We evaluated a theoretically based educational intervention to change perceptions about the risk of pesticide use and hygiene habits during and after pesticide application for adolescent and young adult pesticide applicators in Egypt. Methods: Young adult and adolescent male pesticide applicators were given a one-hour educational intervention to inform them about the risk of pesticide use and how to reduce pesticide exposure. The median age of participants was 18 years old. Changes in perceived susceptibility and effectiveness were measured with a survey pre and post-intervention (n=119) on the same day. The same survey (n=95) was given 8-month post-intervention to identify sustained effects. Observational checklists of pesticide application practice were also completed during application seasons before and after the intervention. Results: There was an increase in the proportion of individuals who viewed pesticides as being a long-term health risk (74.7% pre-intervention to 97.9% post-intervention, McNemar test p<0.001). This change remained significant when surveyed at the 8-month follow-up (90.5%, p<0.001). There was also a sustained improvement in regard to participant’s view of proper hygiene practice surrounding pesticide application. Applicators were observed wearing goggles, shoes, and mask more frequently post-intervention. Conclusion: This theoretically based intervention is an example of a low-cost solution that can improve adolescent and young adult’s practices regarding pesticide application and personal hygiene practice during and after pesticide application. The intervention can be applied in other countries with similar safety culture surrounding pesticide application.

scholarly journals Risk Perception and Behavior in Egyptian Adolescent Pesticide Applicators: An Intervention Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane S Rohlman ◽  
Jonathan W Davis ◽  
Ahmed Ismail ◽  
Gaafar Abdel Rasoul ◽  
Olfat Hendy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Pesticide Use ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Pesticide Applicators

Abstract Background: Adolescents are engaged in agricultural work, including pesticide application, around the world. Adolescent pesticide applicators are more likely to be exposed to pesticides than their adult counterparts because of their application practice and hygiene habits surrounding pesticide use. There is a need for low-cost interventions to reduce pesticide exposure. We evaluated a theoretically-based educational intervention to change perceptions about the risk of pesticide use and hygiene habits during and after pesticide application for adolescent and young adult pesticide applicators in Egypt.Methods: Young adult and adolescent male pesticide applicators were given a one-hour educational intervention to inform them about the risk of pesticide use and how to reduce pesticide exposure. The median age of participants was 18 years old. Changes in perceived susceptibility and effectiveness were measured with a survey pre and post-intervention (n=119) on the same day. The same survey (n=95) was given 8-months post-intervention to identify sustained effects. Observational checklists of pesticide application practice were also completed during application seasons before and after the intervention.Results: There was an increase in the proportion of individuals who viewed pesticides as being a long-term health risk (74.7% pre-intervention to 97.9% post-intervention, McNemar test p<0.001). This change remained significant when surveyed at the 8-month follow-up (90.5%, p<0.001). There was also a sustained improvement regarding participants’ views of proper hygiene practice surrounding pesticide application. Applicators were observed wearing goggles, shoes, and masks more frequently post-intervention.Conclusion: This theoretically-based intervention is an example of a low-cost solution that can improve adolescents’ and young adults’ practices regarding pesticide application and personal hygiene practices during and after pesticide application. The intervention can be applied in other countries with similar safety culture surrounding pesticide application.

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