The Situation of Agricultural Pesticide Use and Its Human Health Hazards in Iran, a Qualitative Study

IF 0.6 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Health Scope Pub Date : 2023-10-15 DOI:10.5812/healthscope-131199

Mohammad Amin Farahmandfard, Narges Khanjani

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Background: Agricultural pesticide poisoning is a common and serious occupational hazard for farmers in developing countries. Objectives: In this study, we try to explain the pattern of agricultural pesticide use and its hazards in Iran. Methods: In this qualitative study, purposeful sampling was performed, and 8 farmers and 2 agriculture engineers participated. Results: Information collected about pesticide use in Iran was categorized into 4 themes. First, “no supervision for the use and distribution of pesticides”. Second, “farmers’ knowledge is inadequate about the hazards of pesticides, and no organization is responsible for educating them”. Third, “safety instructions are not obeyed, and the hazardous effects of pesticides are frequently observed among farmers”. Fourth, “the use of pesticides is irrationally high in Iran”. Conclusions: Serious action should be taken to prevent pesticide human health hazards in Iran, including comprehensive training programs about proper preparation, storage, and use of agricultural pesticides for farmers and pesticide retailers. Also, it is necessary to continuously supervise pesticide sales, distribution, and use in the country.

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伊朗农药使用状况及其对人体健康危害的定性研究

背景:农药中毒是发展中国家农民常见而严重的职业危害。目的:在本研究中，我们试图解释伊朗农业农药的使用模式及其危害。方法:本定性研究采用有目的的抽样方法，共有8名农民和2名农业工程师参与。结果:收集到的伊朗农药使用信息分为4个主题。一是“对农药的使用和流通没有监管”。第二，“农民对农药危害的认识不足，没有组织负责教育”。第三，“不遵守安全指令，农药危害在农民中屡见不鲜”。第四，“伊朗的农药使用量高得不合理”。结论:伊朗应采取严肃行动，防止农药危害人类健康，包括为农民和农药零售商提供关于正确制备、储存和使用农用农药的综合培训方案。此外，有必要对农药在全国的销售、流通和使用进行持续监管。

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