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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 319, 2021
International Congress on Health Vigilance (VIGISAN 2021)
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| Article Number | 02015 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Methods, Tools and Techniques in Health Vigilance | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202131902015 | |
| Published online | 24 November 2021 | |
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of market gardeners toward pesticide use in Bamako, Mali
1 Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies, Bamako, Mali
2 National Institute of Public Health, Bamako, Mali
3 National Laboratory of Health, Bamako, Mali
4 Faculty of Medicine and Odonto-Stomatology, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies, Bamako, Mali
5 Laboratory of Biology and Health, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
Introduction: Pesticides are used in market gardening to meet growing consumer demand and achieve economically viable production levels. These products inevitably leave residues that could harm human health and the environment if misused. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of market gardeners toward pesticide use in Bamako. Methods: This was a prospective study conducted among 120 market gardeners randomly sampled in the district of Bamako. Results: According to the results, 56.7% of market gardeners did not have a diploma and 84% said they never read the instructions for safe use. The personal protective equipment used were: masks (58%), gloves (18%), boots (8%), safety glasses (3%) and coveralls (1%). Empty pesticide packaging, in general, is discarded in the environment (35%). Headache and flu-like symptoms (fever, runny nose, tired) were the most cited symptoms after crop treatment (29% and 27%, respectively). After suspected poisoning, market gardeners took milk in 17% of cases. Conclusion: Pesticides can cause health and environmental risks. To stem this, the use of these products must be done in accordance with good agricultural practices in order to protect the health of market gardeners and ensure the protection of the environment.
Key words: Pesticides / Market gardeners / Bamako / Mali
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