Awareness, Experience, and Knowledge of Farming Households in Rural Bangladesh Regarding Mold Contamination of Food Crops: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 18(19)2021 09 30.
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ABSTRACT
Aside from specific environmental conditions, poor agricultural practices contribute to mold and thus the mycotoxin contamination of crops. This study investigated Bangladeshi farming households' (i) awareness of and experience with mold contamination of food crops; (ii) knowledge and awareness of the timing, causes, and consequences of mold and mycotoxin contamination; and (iii) knowledge of the recommended agricultural practices for controlling and preventing mold contamination of food crops. A survey was conducted with 1280 households in rural areas of Habiganj district, Bangladesh. Basic descriptive statistics were calculated, and mixed-effects linear regression analyses were performed to examine associations between household characteristics and overall knowledge scores. The awareness of mold contamination of food crops was very high (99%; 95% CI 98-100%) and a shared experience among households (85%; 95% CI 80-88%). Yet, the majority (80%; 95% CI 76-84%) demonstrated a low level of knowledge of the timing, causes, and preventive practices regarding mold contamination of crops. Knowledge scores were similar over demographic groups and better for households with more arable land. The findings suggest a generally insufficient knowledge of the conditions that favor mold contamination and the measures for preventing mold contamination of food crops. These findings underline the need for tailored interventions to promote good agricultural practices and reduce mold contamination of food crops.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Composición Familiar
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Agricultura
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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En
Revista:
Int J Environ Res Public Health
Año:
2021
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Article
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Alemania