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Benefits, Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies to Improve Pesticide Protective Behaviors: Insights from Farmworkers in North Carolina Tobacco Fields.

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Walton, AL; LePrevost, CE; Linnan, L; Sanchez-Birkhead, A; Mooney, K
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health
June 2017

Pesticide exposure is associated with deleterious health effects. Prior studies suggest Latino farmworkers perceive little control over their occupational health. Using the Health Belief Model as a theoretical guide, we explored the perceptions of Latino farmworkers working in tobacco in North Carolina (n = 72) about benefits and facilitators of pesticide protective behaviors as well as barriers, and strategies to overcome barriers to their use. Interviews were conducted with participants at farmworker housing during non-work time. Qualitative data were analyzed using ATLAS.ti. Farmworkers recognized pesticide protective behaviors as helping them to not get sick and stay healthy. Farmworkers perceived work experience as facilitating protective behaviors. Wetness in the field was the most commonly cited barrier to protective behavior use. To overcome this barrier, farmworkers suggested use of water-resistant outerwear, as well as packing a change of clothes for mid-day, with space and time to change provided by employers. Examination of the efficacy and feasibility of farmworkers' suggestions for addressing barriers is warranted. Training and behavior modeling by experienced peers may improve behavior adoption and perceived control.

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International journal of environmental research and public health

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EISSN

1660-4601

ISSN

1661-7827

Publication Date

June 2017

Volume

14

Issue

7

Start / End Page

E677

Related Subject Headings

  • Toxicology
  • Protective Clothing
  • Problem Solving
  • Pesticides
  • Pesticide Residues
  • Occupational Health
  • Occupational Exposure
  • North Carolina
  • Nicotiana
  • Male
 

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Walton, A. L., LePrevost, C. E., Linnan, L., Sanchez-Birkhead, A., & Mooney, K. (2017). Benefits, Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies to Improve Pesticide Protective Behaviors: Insights from Farmworkers in North Carolina Tobacco Fields. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(7), E677. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14070677
Walton, AnnMarie Lee, Catherine E. LePrevost, Laura Linnan, Ana Sanchez-Birkhead, and Kathi Mooney. “Benefits, Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies to Improve Pesticide Protective Behaviors: Insights from Farmworkers in North Carolina Tobacco Fields.International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 14, no. 7 (June 2017): E677. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14070677.
Walton AL, LePrevost CE, Linnan L, Sanchez-Birkhead A, Mooney K. Benefits, Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies to Improve Pesticide Protective Behaviors: Insights from Farmworkers in North Carolina Tobacco Fields. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2017 Jun;14(7):E677.
Walton, AnnMarie Lee, et al. “Benefits, Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies to Improve Pesticide Protective Behaviors: Insights from Farmworkers in North Carolina Tobacco Fields.International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 14, no. 7, June 2017, p. E677. Epmc, doi:10.3390/ijerph14070677.
Walton AL, LePrevost CE, Linnan L, Sanchez-Birkhead A, Mooney K. Benefits, Facilitators, Barriers, and Strategies to Improve Pesticide Protective Behaviors: Insights from Farmworkers in North Carolina Tobacco Fields. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2017 Jun;14(7):E677.

Published In

International journal of environmental research and public health

DOI

EISSN

1660-4601

ISSN

1661-7827

Publication Date

June 2017

Volume

14

Issue

7

Start / End Page

E677

Related Subject Headings

  • Toxicology
  • Protective Clothing
  • Problem Solving
  • Pesticides
  • Pesticide Residues
  • Occupational Health
  • Occupational Exposure
  • North Carolina
  • Nicotiana
  • Male