Pesticide Take-Home Pathways, Storage, and Application Methods Among Hmong Farmers in Central Valley, California.
J Agromedicine
; 28(4): 726-733, 2023 10.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37031353
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Pesticide exposure via take-home pathways is a major health concern among farmers. However, little is known about the effects of pesticide take-home pathways on small-scale Hmong farmers in the Central Valley. This study explored factors that contribute to pesticide exposure via the take-home pathway among small-scale Hmong farmers in the Central Valley.METHODS:
Detailed ethnographic observations of small-scale farms and corresponding homes were coupled with in-depth qualitative interviews with Hmong farmers to assess the extent of the pesticide take-home pathway.RESULTS:
The study found daily challenges and numerous ways that pesticide particles may be introduced into farmers' homes. Given the paucity of research about Hmong farmers' pesticide take-home pathways, the study's findings advance the scholarship on pesticide exposures in the Hmong farmer community.CONCLUSION:
This study advocates for more culturally and linguistically appropriate pesticide exposure training and educational programs tailored to Hmong farmers in the United States.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pesticides
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Occupational Exposure
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Agromedicine
Journal subject:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States