Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pesticides Use and the Related Health Symptoms among Sudanese Farmers in Albagar Province, Sudan

Abstract Background: Agricultural workers are frequently exposed to highly risk materials due to the continuous exposure and dealing with different types of pesticides. The inappropriate use of pesticides causes an adverse health issues to farm workers. Objectives: The aims of the current study were to assess farmers` knowledge, practice, attitudes and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) toward the use of pesticides. Also, to assess the health issues due to exposure and/or improper use of pesticides. Materials and methods: Farmers were interviewed face to face using instructed questionnaire. Results: We found that 100% of the study subjects were not aware about the biohazards of pesticide exposure, the proper way of pesticide application, the correct attitudes following the application of pesticides and the ideal methods of discharging the empty pesticide containers. Therefore, they experienced different health issues following the application of pesticide. Conclusion: Farmers require continuous education and training programs addressing the biohazards associated to pesticides, the correct way of application and the different methods of discharging the empty containers.