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SynthesisBMC public health2024

Pesticide safe use practice and acute health symptoms, and associated factors among farmers in developing countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of an epidemiological evidence.

Belay Desye, Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye, Chala Daba, Embay Amare Alemseged, Yonas Angaw, Ahmed Mohammed Ebrahim, Tarikuwa Natnael, Seada Hassen, Lebasie Woretaw

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Belay DesyeDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P. O. Box: 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia. belaydesye.2001@gmail.com.
Amensisa Hailu TesfayeDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Chala DabaDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P. O. Box: 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Embay Amare AlemsegedEnvironmental Health Unit, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Yonas AngawEnvironmental Health Unit, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University, Adigrat, Ethiopia.
Ahmed Mohammed EbrahimDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P. O. Box: 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Tarikuwa NatnaelDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P. O. Box: 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Seada HassenDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P. O. Box: 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Lebasie WoretawDepartment of Environmental Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P. O. Box: 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe increasing use of pesticides has become a global public health concern. The problem is more devastating in developing countries, which deters the implementation of effective intervention strategies. Moreover, the existing evidences are inconsistent and not comprehensive. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the pooled pesticide safe use practices and acute health symptoms, and identify factors among farmers in developing countries.

methodsA comprehensive search using databases such as PubMed, HINARI, Google Scholar, and Epistemonikos, as well as grey literature, was searched up to June 30, 2023. The updated preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis guidelines were used. Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel, and it was exported to STATA 14/SE software for analysis. The Joanna Briggs Institute's quality appraisal tool was used to assure the quality of the included articles. A random-effects model was used during analysis. The funnel plot and Egger's regression test were used to assess the publication bias, and sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess the effect of a single study.

resultsThe pooled pesticide safe use practice was 43.1% (95% CI: 31.01-55.2), and the prevalence of acute health symptoms was 30.36% (95% CI: 19.61-41.1). Farmers with good knowledge (OR = 3.83, 95% CI: 2.36-5.29), good attitudes (OR = 2.16, 95% CI: 1.46-2.86), being educated (OR = 5.11, 95% CI: 2.96-7.26), and having more than five years of experience (OR = 6.13, 95% CI: 2.56-9.71) were found to be the identified factors associated with pesticide safe use practice.

conclusionsThis study highlighted a significant gap in pesticide safe use practices and a high prevalence of acute health symptoms among farmers. Therefore, comprehensive intervention measures such as providing educational and safety training programs are required for pesticide users among farmers.

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Developing CountriesFarmersPesticidesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansOccupational ExposurePesticidesAcute health symptomsAnd developing countriesFarmersPesticidePractice

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