Misuse, perceived risk, and safety issues of household insecticides: Qualitative findings from focus groups in Arequipa, Peru.
Anika J LarsonValerie A Paz-SoldanClaudia Arevalo-NietoJoanna BrownCarlos Condori-PinoMichael Z LevyRicardo Castillo-NeyraPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2021)
It is crucial to characterize misuse and perceptions of health impacts and risks of insecticides at the local level, as well as to find common themes and patterns across populations to inform national and regional programs to prevent acute insecticide poisoning and increase community participation in insecticide-based vector control campaigns. We detected risky practices and beliefs about personal protective equipment, risk indicators, and safety levels that could inform such preventive campaigns, as well as trusted information sources such as agricultural stores for partnerships in disseminating information.
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