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Document ID (ISN)106159
CIS number 07-167
ISSN - Serial title 1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
Year 2006
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Peres F., Moreira J.C., Rodrigues K.M., Claudio L.
Title Risk perception and communication regarding pesticide use in rural work: A case study in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Bibliographic information Oct.-Dec. 2006, Vol.12, No.4, p.400-407. 24 ref.
Internet access http://www.ijoeh.com/pfds/IJOEH_1204_Peres.pdf [in English]
Abstract In an agricultural region of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, rapid assessment procedures were used for risk-perception studies based on semi-structured interviews, participatory observations, and focus groups. Data were qualitatively categorized. Women's risk perception was prioritized, as they did not recognize some risks they were exposed to during work activities. To reach women likely to be exposed to pesticides, a photographic soap opera (fotonovela) was constructed in collaboration with rural workers, using community-based participatory research methods. Contents of the risk-communication strategies included the harmful effects of pesticides. Results showed that the inclusion of risk-perception studies in the development of educative and risk-communication campaigns is very important for linking research to action.
Descriptors (primary) information dissemination; Brazil; crop protection; risk awareness; pesticides
Descriptors (secondary) women; survey
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceBrazil; USA
Subject(s) Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Agricultural chemicals
Psychological factors