Design of risk communication strategies based on risk perception among farmers exposed to pesticides in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.
Am J Ind Med
; 56(1): 77-89, 2013 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-23203777
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study aims to assess pesticide exposure risk perception among farmers from three rural areas of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.METHODS:
Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 66 adults and participatory workshops with 27 teenagers and analyzed through content analysis techniques. Systematized results were discussed at local meetings, and two risk communication initiatives were devised.RESULTS:
Study results demonstrated the use of defensive strategies by men and a diminished risk perception among women. Teenagers relied on parents to develop their own work practices. These findings supported the importance of cultural and social determinants of farmers' understandings of risk and of the relevance of different pesticide exposure pathways.CONCLUSIONS:
Risk perceptions and work practices are strongly influenced by local cultural patterns and, therefore, must be taken into account when developing effective intervention strategies, including risk communication initiatives.
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Assunto principal:
Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Exposição Ocupacional
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Comunicação
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Agricultura
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article