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DETERMINAN GEJALA KERACUNAN PESTISIDA PADA PETANI WANITA USIA SUBUR DI KECAMATAN DEMPO SELATAN KOTA PAGAR ALAM
The use of pesticides that are not as recommended can cause symptoms of pestiside poisoning. Women of childbearing age are one of the groups of farmers at risk for poisoning by exposure to pesticides. The purpose of this study is analyze the factors associated with symptoms of pesticide poisoning in female farmers of childbearing age in South Dempo District, Pagar Alam City. This research design is observational with a cross sectional approach. The study population was female farmers of childbearing age in South Dempo District, Pagar Alam City, with a sample size of 108 respondents taken by purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed by univariate, bivariate with chi- square test, and multivariate with multiple logistic regression test prediction model. The results of the chi-square test showed that there were 5 variables that had a significant relationship with symptoms of pesticide poisoning are age (p = 0.002), working period (p = 0.010), knowledge (p = 0.002), use of PPE (p = 0.041), and personal hygiene (0.000). The variables of education (p=0.383) and pesticide management (p=0.123) don’t have a significant relationship with the symptoms of pesticide poisoning in female farmers of childbearing age. The results multivariate analysis, that the most dominant variable affecting the symptoms of pesticide poisoning is personal hygiene with PR = 4.661 (95%Cl: 1,408 - 15,426). It can be concluded that the symptoms of pesticide poisoning are caused by the most dominant factor which is personal hygiene. Suggestion for this study are expected to hold activities to provide education activities regarding personal hygiene and training to farmers on the wise use of pesticides and health checks by health workers.
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