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Pesticide application among farmers in the catchment of Ashaiman irrigation scheme of Ghana: health implications.
Mattah, Memuna M; Mattah, Precious A D; Futagbi, Godfred.
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  • Mattah MM; Department of Environmental and Development Studies, Central University College, Accra, Ghana.
  • Mattah PA; Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Futagbi G; Department of Animal Biology and Conservation Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
J Environ Public Health ; 2015: 547272, 2015.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26798369
Pesticide use in modern day agriculture has increased tremendously. Pesticides are used to control pests and weeds, as well as protect crops from postharvest losses; however, their effects on humans and the environment cannot be overstated. This study examined pesticide acquisition, handling, and use among 120 farmers within the catchment of a small urban irrigation scheme. Also, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted among selected farmers through which further data was collected to augment that of the survey. Twelve types of pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, were found in use in the study areas. Three main sources of information about pesticides were identified, 43.3% from extension officers, 39.2% from agrochemical dealers, and 10% from colleague farmers. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the respondents purchased the pesticides from agrochemical shops. Out of 74 farmers who were observed spraying pesticides on their farms, only 25.7% wore dresses that covered their whole body but without goggles. About sixty-seven percent (66.7%) of the farmers whose chemical got finished left the containers on their farms or threw them into the bushes around. The frequency of application was influenced by affordability and size of farm, among others. The study recommended that training of farmers on pesticide handling and use should be intensified.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Plaguicidas / Exposición Profesional / Administración de Residuos / Agricultura / Equipo de Protección Personal Tipo de estudio: Qualitative_research Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: J Environ Public Health Año: 2015 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Ghana Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Plaguicidas / Exposición Profesional / Administración de Residuos / Agricultura / Equipo de Protección Personal Tipo de estudio: Qualitative_research Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Africa Idioma: En Revista: J Environ Public Health Año: 2015 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Ghana Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos