Impact of pesticide exposure on mental health of farmers in the municipality of Lagarto, SE

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2024-03-12

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Abstract

Objective: investigate the prevalence of common mental disorders among farmers exposed to pesticides. Methods: farmers of the municipality of Lagarto-SE were interviewed and sociodemographic, health and occupational data were collected by a qustionnaire. Screening for common mental disorders was performed using the Self-Reported Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20). Results: 95 farmers were interviewed, 59% male, mean age 51.12 years and 56% with low education. Of the total sample, 76% had worked in agriculture for over 20 years. The results of the SQR-20 showed that 47% of the participants had mental distress. There was a significant association (p<0.05) between working time in agriculture and exposure to pesticides with common mental disorders. Conclusion: the indiscriminate use of pesticides may be associated with the occurrence of common mental disorders in farmers.

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Lins, L. C. R. F. L., Santos, L. de A. ., Almeida, N. U. L. ., Souza, M. F. de ., Meiado, M. V. ., & Santos, J. R. dos . (2024). Impact of pesticide exposure on mental health of farmers in the municipality of Lagarto, SE. Interfaces Científicas - Saúde E Ambiente, 9(3), 24–38. Retrieved from https://periodicos.set.edu.br/saude/article/view/11762