Citation

Brito DC, Xavier DM, Redü AO, Lourenção LG, Soares FG, Gomes GC, Perin LF. Rev. Bras. Enferm. 2024; 77(2): e20230384.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Associacao Brasilerira de Enfermagem)

DOI

10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0384

PMID

38896714

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To learn the strategies used regarding underreporting of pesticide use in rural areas.

METHODS: A qualitative study was carried out in eight primary healthcare units in rural areas and two emergency care units in a municipality in southern Brazil. Data collection took place in 2023 through interviews. Twenty professional nurses participated. The data was submitted to content analysis.

RESULTS: The strategies identified were lifelong and continuing education for the professionals who carry out the notification, active search and training of workers who deal directly with this type of substance, computerizing the notification by filling in the forms online, and carrying out research on the subject. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Nurses play an important role in reporting occupational accidents caused by the use of pesticides, improving occupational safety in rural areas.

Language: pt

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Female; Male; Middle Aged; Brazil; *Qualitative Research; *Rural Population/statistics & numerical data; *Accidents, Occupational/statistics & numerical data; *Nurses/statistics & numerical data/psychology; *Pesticides