Abstract

AIM: The aims of this study were; to determine incidence of pesticide intoxication among individual who live in homes with farmers and to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and behavior of employees agriculture area about pesticide.
METHOD: The study was conducted in six villages in Egirdir and Gelendost districts where the most commonly apple produced and pesticide applied. In addition, the data were collected using the questionnaire prepared to evaluated sociodemographic status, individual pesticide application, information about pesticides. The incidence of pesticide intoxication was determined during the last year.
RESULTS: The prevalence of pesticide poisoning was defined as 1.3% in the research group in the past year. Seventy five of poisoning cases were under 15 years. The various symptoms and complaints were seen in 71% of the research group during application or then. Those were determined that personal protective measures were not careful enough, and gloves, masks, special clothing and boots were not worn during spraying, and pesticide application was made more than the recommended dose, and the time required to wait were not followed after application and before harvest.
CONCLUSION: Individuals who apply the pesticides should be educated systematically about the recommended dosages, some harmful effects substance to environment, products and to human health, together with protection methods.

Key words: Pesticides, Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior

Article Language: Turkish English