Abstract: This comparative study was conducted in (Shendi agricultural schemes) to assess the effect of insecticides on farmers health. A sample of 384 farmers was selected out of 2675 farmers using the statistical formula. The agricultural scheme was divided into six sectors, three of which were selected randomly to select the desired sample size proportionally from the sectors using systematic random sampling. Insecticides sellers were interviewed in order to detect the type of insecticide most commonly used by farmers which was found to be organ phosphorous “Ops” and/or carbamates. 120 of the sample size who used such type of insecticides were considered as exposed group and equally 120 of the nonusers were selected randomly to represent the control group. Both were intended for interview and check their choline esterase activity. A questionnaire was designed for gathering data from the farmers .The tin to meter color comparison method was used to determine chlorine esterase activity in human whole blood. These data was further analyzed by using (SPSS) Statistical Package for Social Sciences program.
Time and Place Limitation: This study was carried out during January –September 2010 in Shendi agricultural schemes 179 km North Khartoum- Sudan.
Constrains: The natural constrains (Winds, rains and floods which leads to cultivation damage at that season because all the farms are closed to the river Nile bank, Second, the illiteracy(17%) of farmers affect their response and participation in the study.
Consent: The aim of this study was clearly explained to the representatives of the farmers’ union who explained the scientific goals of the study to all farmers and acquired their consent and voluntary participation in blood examination.
Keywords: Pesticides; Insecticides; carbamates; organophosphorous; choline-esterase
Title: Hazards of Insecticides on Farmers Health (Shendi Agricultural Schemes) Sudan
Author: Dr. Ali Ibrahim Elamin, Dr. Abdelsalam Mohammed Daoud, Dr. Mohammed Suleiman Mohammed Gibreel
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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