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[Evaluation of training programs for purchasing and using pesticides]
P Borgia1, B Terenzoni, A Quercia
1Osservatorio Epidemiologico Regione Lazio, Via di Santa Costanza, 53-00198 Roma, S.P.I.S.L.L. della USL VT/2, Tarquinia, VT.
La Medicina Del Lavoro
|March 7, 1998
Summary
Pesticide safety courses effectively improved farmer knowledge, with a 60% knowledge coefficient (KC). However, older farmers and those with lower education levels showed less improvement, suggesting tailored training is needed.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Safety
- Occupational Health
- Educational Program Evaluation
Context:
- Pesticide application courses offer a vital platform for implementing prevention programs in agriculture.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of these educational initiatives is crucial for optimizing farmer training and safety.
Purpose:
- To assess the efficacy of pesticide use courses for farmers.
- To identify key parameters for validating the teaching methodologies employed in these courses.
Summary:
- A study involving 307 farmers in Viterbo evaluated pesticide course effectiveness using pre- and post-course questionnaires.
- A knowledge coefficient (KC) indicated a 60% average knowledge improvement, demonstrating general course efficacy.
- Multivariate analysis revealed that older age and lower educational levels negatively impacted knowledge gains (KC).
Impact:
- Findings highlight the need to adapt pesticide safety training content and delivery based on farmers' age and educational background.
- Implementing age- and education-specific modules and active learning methods can enhance training effectiveness.
- Addressing the needs of older farmers and those with limited formal education is essential for improving overall agricultural safety outcomes.