Impact of pesticide exposure on mental health of farmers in the municipality of Lagarto, SE
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https://doi.org/10.17564/2316-3798.2024v9n3p24-38Published
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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.