Exploring Pesticide Knowledge, Practices, and Health Perceptions Among Farmers in Akkar, Lebanon DOI Open Access
Nisreen Hassan Akkouch, Jalal Halwani, Issam Shaarani

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(2), P. 260 - 260

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

The unregulated and widespread use of agricultural pesticides in Lebanon has led to critical health environmental challenges. Small-scale farmers Akkar, a key region, are particularly vulnerable due limited knowledge, unsafe practices, insufficient access safety resources. This study evaluates the perceived impacts pesticide among small-scale Akkar. It aims identify gaps provide targeted recommendations for interventions that enhance safety, sustainability, conservation. A cross-sectional survey involving 151 was conducted from November 2022 January 2023 using validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, Tukey's HSD post hoc tests were used assess knowledge practice scores predictors. Farmers demonstrated moderate (mean score: 0.545) practices 0.607). However, awareness low, with only 9.3% recognizing water contamination risks. Alarmingly, 37.7% reported no protective gear, while 67.5% experienced acute symptoms such as respiratory irritation skin issues. Education significant predictor (p < 0.01). underscores pressing need tailored educational programs, accessible equipment, stricter regulatory frameworks, conservation strategies reduce risks promote sustainable use.

Language: Английский

Exploring Pesticide Knowledge, Practices, and Health Perceptions Among Farmers in Akkar, Lebanon DOI Open Access
Nisreen Hassan Akkouch, Jalal Halwani, Issam Shaarani

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(2), P. 260 - 260

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

The unregulated and widespread use of agricultural pesticides in Lebanon has led to critical health environmental challenges. Small-scale farmers Akkar, a key region, are particularly vulnerable due limited knowledge, unsafe practices, insufficient access safety resources. This study evaluates the perceived impacts pesticide among small-scale Akkar. It aims identify gaps provide targeted recommendations for interventions that enhance safety, sustainability, conservation. A cross-sectional survey involving 151 was conducted from November 2022 January 2023 using validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, Tukey's HSD post hoc tests were used assess knowledge practice scores predictors. Farmers demonstrated moderate (mean score: 0.545) practices 0.607). However, awareness low, with only 9.3% recognizing water contamination risks. Alarmingly, 37.7% reported no protective gear, while 67.5% experienced acute symptoms such as respiratory irritation skin issues. Education significant predictor (p < 0.01). underscores pressing need tailored educational programs, accessible equipment, stricter regulatory frameworks, conservation strategies reduce risks promote sustainable use.

Language: Английский

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