Knowledge and Practices of In-Home Pesticide Use : A Community Survey in Uganda
Joint Authors
Ssempebwa, John C.
Nalwanga, Eva
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Many communities in low-income countries use in-home pesticides for the control of pests.
Such use is often inadequately controlled.
In this study, 100 households in Kireka ward, Wakiso district in Uganda were involved in a cross-sectional survey to assess pests, knowledge, and use patterns of pesticides.
A structured pretested questionnaire was administered via personal interviews, and observational checklists were used.
Mosquitoes were the most prevalent pests (83%), followed by cockroaches (69%) and rats (52%).
Pesticides were the most preferred method for pest control (98%), with insecticide spray being the most common form of application (71.4%).
Pesticide application was inappropriately done in many households mainly due to inadequate knowledge on use.
Only 48% of the respondents read manufacturer's instructions for use.
Information on what pesticide to use was obtained from friends (53.1%), points of sales (48%).
Educational interventions particularly at points of sale would be a critical avenue for promoting safe use of pesticides in households.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nalwanga, Eva& Ssempebwa, John C.. 2011. Knowledge and Practices of In-Home Pesticide Use : A Community Survey in Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455745
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nalwanga, Eva& Ssempebwa, John C.. Knowledge and Practices of In-Home Pesticide Use : A Community Survey in Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455745
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nalwanga, Eva& Ssempebwa, John C.. Knowledge and Practices of In-Home Pesticide Use : A Community Survey in Uganda. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455745
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455745