%0 Journal Article
%T Knowledge and practices of in-home pesticide use: a community survey in Uganda
%J Journal of environmental and public health
%D 2011
%A Nalwanga, Eva
%A Ssempebwa, John C.
%V 2011
%N 
%P 230894-230894
%X 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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Hindawi Publishing
%@ 1687-9805
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/230894