Which Factors Influence Farmers’ Use of Protective Measures During Pesticides Exposure?

Afshari, Maryam; Poorolajal, Jalal; Rezapur-Shahkolai, Forouzan; Assari, Mohammad Javad; Karimi‐Shahanjarini, Akram

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“…The results also showed that farmers' expectation to produce more positively affected their intention to engage in unsustainable behavior. This is in line with findings of Maddux et al (1982) and Afshari et al (2019). The indirect effect of subjective culture on unsustainable behavior through farmers' intention showed that despite the destructive effect of unsustainable agriculture, more cultural intervention is needed to motivate farmers to use more environmentally friendly methods in their farm production methods.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…This in turn would encourage wider rural farmers to apply proper standards known as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in their farm production. (Afshari et al, 2019). The results of the study indicated that contextual factors such as culture, educational level, and socio-political status of farmers influenced unsustainable behavior among farmers (Afshari et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…(Afshari et al, 2019). The results of the study indicated that contextual factors such as culture, educational level, and socio-political status of farmers influenced unsustainable behavior among farmers (Afshari et al, 2019). Therefore, unsustainable behavior of farmers can be partly due to negligence of policymakers in overlooking the consequences of unsustainable agriculture.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Due to the fact that inappropriate practices exert strong negative externalities (unsafe food), farmers are expected to follow safe pesticide practices if these practices are shared by others. Afshari et al (2019) used IAC approach in Iran to determine factors influencing farmers' use of protective measures when applying pesticides. Results revealed that physiological arousal, intention, habit, and contextual factors significantly impacted farmers' sustainable behavior when using pesticides.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Farmers’ unsustainable behavior: application of the integrative agent-centered (IAC) framework

Pirmoradi

Rostami

2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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Studies on unsustainable behavior for the population that depends principally on natural resources are important in order to mitigate the negative impacts of unsustainable behavior and consequently adopt to pro-environmental measures. These measures aid farmers to reduce the destructive effects of their farming activity and thus facilitate sustainable agriculture. To fill this gap, integrative agent-centered (IAC) framework was used as a theoretical framework to identify the main determinants of farmers' unsustainable behavior. The study population consisted of all farmers in mid-size western province of Iran (N = 31,309). Using Cochran's formula for determining sample size, 386 farmers were selected through a multistage stratified random sampling method. The research instrument was validated by agricultural faculty in college of agriculture and its reliability was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha coefficients through a pilot study. Results revealed that contextual factors, physiological arousal, and habits directly influenced farmers' unsustainable behavior. Moreover, subjective culture, emotional sense, and expectations indirectly affected farmers' tendencies towards unsustainable behavior. Results of this study have practical and theoretical implications for agricultural policymakers. For example, by operationalizing predictors of unsustainable behavior we pave the path towards sustainability among farmers. KeywordsEnvironment • Unsustainable behavior • Integrative agent-centered framework (IAC) • Partial least squares model (PLS) • Iran * Farahnaz Rostami

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Farmers’ unsustainable behavior: application of the integrative agent-centered (IAC) framework

Pirmoradi

Rostami

2021

Environ Dev Sustain

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“…However, the effective use of these SPMs depends on an individual's mindset. Factors including an individual's age, knowledge, risk perception, belief, social and norms influence, perceived benefits and barriers influence the use of SPMs and their engagement in safe behaviors [4]. Identifying the impact of these factors on SPMs will provide better insight into individuals to follow safety behaviors [5].…”

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Assessing perceptions of COVID-19 self-protective measures: a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach

Mehrolia

Alagarsamy

Jeevananda

2021

JHR

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PurposeThis study aimed to develop scales to assess perceptions of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) self-protective measures (SPMs) and examine the psychometric properties based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB).Design/methodology/approachA total of 412 participants from Bangalore, India, randomly volunteered to participate in this research. The questionnaire consisted of items related to the TPB scales and demographic details.FindingsA structural equation model showed a reasonable model fit. In total, 70% of the individuals' behavioral intentions of following COVID-19 SPMs were predicted by perceived benefits, barriers, social norms and social influence. Participants' age impacted on perceived benefits and perceived social influence and individuals' behavioral intentions of following COVID-19 SPMs, with a 13.6% difference in model prediction.Originality/valueThe TPB can be used as a strong psychometric property to assess behavioral determinants of COVID-19 SPMs.

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Pesticide handling and waste management: a case study on DDT and HCHs from the Southern Caucasus

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This study presents a survey on pesticide use, pesticide storage and pesticide disposal among 100 residents near a former pesticide store in rural Georgia using a standardized paper questionnaire. More than one quarter of the participants responded that the age of the pesticides they use is higher than 20 years. Based on this finding, it cannot be excluded that persistent organic pollutants like Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane and hexachlorocyclohexanes still are released to the environment. Knowledge about active ingredients of pesticides is lacking among farmers: More than two thirds state that they know the active ingredients, while less than 10% mention an active ingredient matching the brand name they report. Purchasing pesticides in containers without labels appears to be common practice. Information about the pesticides is mainly obtained from the pesticide retailer, while the label is less important as a source of information. More than 95% of the participants store the pesticides in a separate store, but appropriate possibilities of hazardous waste disposal seem to be insufficient in rural areas in the region. The finding that pesticides are purchased and stored in repacked secondary containers, poses direct risks and hampers communication of risks to users. Improving (implementation of) regulations for pesticide handling and strengthening local knowledge through better vocational training can improve soil and groundwater protection and sustainable use of resources. Article highlights One of the main findings is that residents report using the pesticides for a long time. Not only are the pesticides used way longer than they may remain suitable for use, but also the pesticides could be dating from before international legislation entered into force which was set up to protect from long-lived organic pollutants (the Stockholm Convention). Our results show that often pesticides are repacked and stored in alternative containers such as plastic containers for detergents. This means users cannot find important information on how to use pesticides safely on these alternative containers. The label cannot be used as a source of information for example regarding health risks. This may lead to poisoning of users. In Georgia, the transition process results in poor implementation of environmental regulations such as laws about waste management. The results show that educational level has a positive influence on choosing safe storage options such as a separate store. The results indicate that especially in rural areas possibilities of proper disposal of old pesticides or other dangerous chemicals are poor. This has implications for the health of residents. Efforts to better implement environmental regulations should be strengthened especially in rural areas to overcome the legacy of long-lived pesticides which are now banned. Old pesticides might still be in use because they are difficult to dispose of safely.

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Which Factors Influence Farmers’ Use of Protective Measures During Pesticides Exposure?

Cited by 16 publications

References 43 publications

Farmers’ unsustainable behavior: application of the integrative agent-centered (IAC) framework

Farmers’ unsustainable behavior: application of the integrative agent-centered (IAC) framework

Assessing perceptions of COVID-19 self-protective measures: a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach

Pesticide handling and waste management: a case study on DDT and HCHs from the Southern Caucasus

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