Plasma cholinesterase level of Ethiopian farm workers exposed to chemical pesticide

Mekonnen, Yalemtsehay; Ejigu, Dawit A

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“…This observation supports earlier reports (25,26). Exposure to OP pesticides exerts toxic effect by inhibiting enzymatic degradation of neurotransmitter; acetylcholine which results inaccumulation of acetylcholine, continued excitation of the neurons, paralysis, respiratory failure or death (27).…”

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Haematological and Immunological Indices in Nigerian Farmworkers Occupationally Exposed to Organophosphate Pesticides

2014

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Haematological and Immunological Indices in Nigerian Farmworkers Occupationally Exposed to Organophosphate Pesticides

2014

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“…While spraying pesticides, the use of PPE could reduce their direct contact with skin, and inhalation of pesticides, thereby, potentially reducing acute and chronic health hazards of pesticides for the sprayers (13). These results are quite consistent with previous studies conducted in Ethiopia and they have also shown that; the handling and storage of chemical pesticides, personal hygiene and the proper use of personal protective equipment by farm-workers are below standard (13,14). A recent study also found that only a few workers use some sort of PPE, and most do not take a shower after pesticide application (12).…”

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Insecticide Risk Indicators and Occupational Insecticidal Poisoning in Indoor Residual Spraying

Karunamoorthi

Yirgalem

2012

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Background: Occupational insecticidal poisoning (OIP) is a global phenomenon, which is even more prevalent among indoor residual sprayworkers and this can pose a serious threat to their health. Objectives: This study aimed to assess spray-workers' management of insecticide risk indicators and occupational insecticidal poisoning. Materials and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional survey was adopted, that involved all of the professional indoor residual spray-workers serving in the Omo-Nada woreda (district), Ethiopia. The survey was conducted between January and April 2011 by administering a pretested questionnaire. All statistical analyses were performed by using SPSS v.19.0. A two-sided Fisher's exact test was performed to determine associations between the variables. Results: Overall, 52.4% of the study participants had an awareness of the usage of personal protective equipment (PPE), whereas 41.9% were unable to read the pesticide labels. About 75.3% of spray-workers never drink or eat or smoke, while spraying. Statistical analysis (two-sided Fisher's exact test) confirmed that there is no statistically significant association between safe insecticide practice with the spray-worker's gender (P = 0.332), whereas, there were strong correlations found with age (P = 0.001), educational status (P = 0.001) and years of work experience (P = 0.001). Conclusions: Despite adequate awareness of safe insecticide management, most of the spray-workers were observed to be reluctant to put this knowledge into practice, either due to the inadequacy of PPE or negligence. Furthermore, a sizable faction of these workers still had limited knowledge and erroneous risk perceptions, thus increasing their risk of OIP. Therefore, appropriate communication strategies and training could reduce the occupational risk of insecticide exposure, which would ultimately minimize the related health hazards of insecticidal poisoning.

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“…Organophosphates and carbamates are the predominant types of pesticide used and are of specific concern due to their highly toxic impact on humans and other organisms 3,4) . Exposure to organophosphate and carbamate pesticides is the major cause of cholinesterase depression and plasma cholinesterase has been used as an exposure index, to assess low-level, chronic residue exposures among field workers [5][6][7] . Although agrichemicals are important for food hygiene, by preventing mould damage, flies, and other insects from contaminating food, their potential hazardous effects on humans makes their inappropriate use worrisome 8) .…”

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Serum Cholinesterase Levels of Thai Chilli‐Farm Workers Exposed to Chemical Pesticides: Prevalence Estimates and Associated Factors

Kachaiyaphum

Howteerakul

Sujirarat

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Serum Cholinesterase Levels of Thai Chilli-Farm Workers Exposed to Chemical Pesticides: Prevalence Estimates and AssociatedFactors: Prasit KACHAIYAPHUM, et al. Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Thailand-Objective: To estimate the prevalence of, and factors associated with, abnormal serum cholinesterase (SChE) levels among chilli-farm workers in Chatturat District, Chaiyaphum Province. Methods: A total of 350 chilli-farm workers aged 18-60 yr were randomly sampled and interviewed. A reactive-paper finger-blood test was used to assess SChE levels. Results: The prevalence of abnormal SChE levels was 32.0%. The most common pesticide-related symptoms were dizziness (38.0%), headache (30.9%), nausea/vomiting (26.9%), and fever (26.9%). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed 7 factors were independently associated with abnormal SChE level: male gender, single/separated/ divorced, being a permanent worker, spraying pesticide more than 3 times per month, having moderate or poor pesticide-use behaviors, and low perceived susceptibility and severity of pesticide use. Conclusions: The prevalence of abnormal SChE levels among chilli-farm workers was quite high. It would be beneficial to decrease pesticide use and encourage alternative measures. Effective preventive interventions to increase correct perceptions of pesticide use, the use of personal protective measures and continuing monitoring for blood cholinesterase, especially for male permanent farm workers, are recommended. (J Occup Health 2010; 52: 89-98)

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Plasma cholinesterase level of Ethiopian farm workers exposed to chemical pesticide

Abstract: The sprayers in both farms were the most affected groups, suggesting that improved controls on workplace exposure to pesticide is required in these groups of workers.

Cited by 25 publications

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Haematological and Immunological Indices in Nigerian Farmworkers Occupationally Exposed to Organophosphate Pesticides

Haematological and Immunological Indices in Nigerian Farmworkers Occupationally Exposed to Organophosphate Pesticides

Insecticide Risk Indicators and Occupational Insecticidal Poisoning in Indoor Residual Spraying

Serum Cholinesterase Levels of Thai Chilli‐Farm Workers Exposed to Chemical Pesticides: Prevalence Estimates and Associated Factors

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