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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Occupational insecticide exposure and perception of safety measures among cacao farmers in Southwestern Nigeria
Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health, Volume 64, No. 3, Year 2009
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Description
The authors assessed occupational exposure hazards among cacao farmers in Southwestern Nigeria. They administered structured questionnaires, supplemented with oral interviews, to 150 farmers to obtain information on insecticide use and perception of safety measures. The farmers used lindane, diazinon, endosulfan, and propoxur for cacao mirid control. Factors promoting exposure included eating and drinking during spraying operations, failure to use protective clothing, improper storage and disposal of insecticides. Varying proportions of the farmers experienced common symptoms associated with exposure hazards. Few presented for medical treatment with complaints of frequent fever, strained breathing, sleeplessness, loss of memory, etc., symptoms which are suggestive of chronic pesticide poisoning. The authors concluded that biological monitoring of the effects of insecticides on the health of the farmers is urgently needed together with awareness campaign and training on pesticide safety measures. © 2009 Heldref Publications.
Authors & Co-Authors
Sosan, Mosudi Babatunde
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Akingbohungbe, Amos E.
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Statistics
Citations: 57
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/19338240903241077
ISSN:
19338244
Research Areas
Environmental
Health System And Policy
Study Locations
Nigeria