Risk perception and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in pesticide use: does risk shape farmers' safety behavior?
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Farmers
Area Of Science
- Agricultural Safety
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Health
Background
- Pesticide use poses significant health risks to farmers.
- Understanding risk perception is crucial for promoting safe agricultural practices.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for mitigating pesticide exposure.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the relationship between pesticide risk perception and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) among farmers in Northern Greece.
- To identify factors influencing farmers' risk perception and PPE utilization.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 109 farmers in Northern Greece.
- Data were collected on farmers' demographic characteristics, cultivated area, pesticide risk perception levels, and PPE usage patterns.
- Statistical analyses were performed to determine correlations and predictors of PPE use.
Main Results
- A significant portion of farmers exhibited moderate to high levels of pesticide risk perception (73.4%).
- Pesticide risk perception was positively associated with higher education and larger farm size, but negatively with age and non-farming professions.
- Adequate use of PPE was observed in 82.6% of farmers, with face masks and gloves being most common.
- Higher education and greater risk perception were significant positive predictors of PPE use, while non-farming as a main profession was a negative predictor.
Conclusions
- Farmers with higher risk perception demonstrate increased utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Educational attainment and a primary occupation in farming are key factors promoting safer pesticide handling practices.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing farmer education and risk awareness can improve PPE compliance and reduce occupational pesticide exposure.
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