BEHAVIOR OF MELON FARMERS IN USING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS A PROTECTION EFFORT OF PESTICIDE POISONING

Yuantari, MG. Catur and Hartini, Eko and Rimawati, Eti and Asfawi, Supriyono and Handayani, Sri (2015) BEHAVIOR OF MELON FARMERS IN USING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS A PROTECTION EFFORT OF PESTICIDE POISONING. PROCEEDINGS International Seminar and Workshop on Public Health Action "Building Healthy Community".

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Abstract

Melon farmer in the village of Curut and Wedoro, with the ability to successfully cultivate farmland has become a center for the production of melon fruit. Melon cultivation relatively high risk, so the use of pesticides can not be avoided. Based on observations in the field, rarely encountered farmers use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with a complete, one cause of poisoning by pesticides are farmers pay less attention to the use of PPE. This study used an explanatory study with a survey method. Retrieval technique based on purposive sampling and sample obtained 43 respondents. The research instrument used was a questionnaire and examination kholinesterase levels in the blood of farmers. Melon farmer behavior in Curut and Wedoro village, in the use of PPE has a tendency not good, it can be seen that 100% of farmers did not use boots, 69,77% did not use gloves, 53,3% did not use caps, 30,2% did not use a mask, 4.66% did not use trousers. Average of 8,288 farmers cholinesterase at U / L, with a range of levels kholinesterase 4.94 U / L - 11,350 U / L. Subjective complaints perceived by farmers are headache, blurred vision and fatigue. Keywords: Pesticide, Farmers, Personal Protective Equipment

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