The study focuses on improving pesticide label interpretation and safety practices among agricultural farmers to prevent pesticide-related health risks and environmental contamination. Other
Conditions
Interventions
This study is a parallel randomized controlled trial (RCT) with three arms: a traditional educational session, an educational video sent via WhatsApp, and a control arm receiving no intervention. The
Sponsors
Lebanese University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 years old and over 2. Engaged in agricultural activities in the coastal region of Akkar 3. Actively using chemical pesticides 4. Access to WhatsApp on a personal or family member’s device
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not meeting the participant inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following primary outcome measures are assessed using a structured questionnaire at baseline and post-intervention: 1. Ability to correctly identify and interpret Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) pictograms on pesticide labels 2. Knowledge of health risks associated with pesticide use 3. Understanding of the environmental consequences of pesticide misuse | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following secondary outcome measures are assessed using a structured questionnaire at baseline and post-intervention: 1. Awareness of the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) usage 2. Reported changes in pesticide practices and PPE compliance | — |
Countries
Lebanon
Contacts
Public ContactNisreen Akkouch
Outcome results
None listed