Factors that correlated with the use of agricultural chemicals to farmers in Ban Phai district, Khon Kaen province

Authors

  • Kuntree Sodasree Bachelor of Public Health

Keywords:

individual behavior, chemicals, farmers

Abstract

     Research in this Exploratory Study A cross section (Cross - sectional analytical study) To study the prevalence of the blood chemistry test paper with a special (Reactive paper) to study the use of agricultural chemicals to farmers. And factors that are correlated with the use of agricultural chemicals to farmers in Ban Phai district, Khon Kaen. The sample population of 1,335 people, Ban Phai district. Research conducted during the period from October 1, 2562 to march 31, 2563. Data collection tools include questionnaire data. The discussion group noted by the AIC and Miss Cam theory.. Data were analyzed using SPSS with the average. And the standard deviation of 95%

     The results showed that the factors that are correlated with the use of agricultural chemicals to farmers: 1) age (p =0.015, OR = 1.76, 95% CI = 1.12-2.78) 2) had used the chemical. (p = 0.027, OR = 1.64, 95% CI = 1.05-2.54) 3) the use of chemicals is the exposure (p = 0.029, OR = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.06-2.92) 4) in the period. but easy to use chemicals (p= 0.001, OR = 1.48, 95% CI = 1.31-2.75) 5) format using chemicals but easy (p = 0.001, OR = 1.47, 95% CI = 1.30-2.76) 6) The mix of chemicals. Higher recommended (p = 0.021, OR = 2.59, 95% CI = 1.06-6.33) 7) knowledge level (p =0.031, OR = 2.55, 95% CI = 1.06-6.33) 8) gloves. mixing chemicals Practice for some time (p = 0.001, OR = 2.51, 95% CI= 1.42-4.41) 9) the use of many chemicals mixed together to use each time. Practice times (p = 0.001, OR = 2.5, 95%CI = 1.32-4.20) 10) Wear long sleeves, long pants tight clothing. While the use of chemicals Practice times (p = 0.001,OR = 3.35, 95% CI = 1.51-4.32) 11) to shower immediately. Practice times (p = 0.001, OR = 3.00, 95% CI = 1.73-4.50) 12)
to increase the volume or change the effect of the stronger brands. Practice times (p = 0.002, OR = 1.43, 95% CI = 1.39-3.80)

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Published

2022-12-06

How to Cite

Sodasree, K. (2022). Factors that correlated with the use of agricultural chemicals to farmers in Ban Phai district, Khon Kaen province. Journal of Environmental and Community Health, 5(1), 75–83. retrieved from https://he03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ech/article/view/746