[Communication related to pesticides use in a rural area of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil].
OBJECTIVE
To assess communications aspects related to pesticide use in a rural area of the Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.


METHODS
The study was carried out in the area of São Lourenço stream. It was based on methodological triangulation comprising: semi-structured interviews and observation of a local population sample (about 600 inhabitants); structured questionnaire to collect data on the local community; and records of lectures given by argonomic engineers, pesticides traders and other public service professionals.


CONCLUSIONS
This study pointed out to the historical misinformation on pesticides in rural areas; the emphasis on technical language in educational and training activities available which constitutes a barrier for rural workers knowledge acquisition and empowerment; and the industry/commerce's pressure to legitimate pesticide trading, reinforcing the existing communication process, resulting in unfavorable inclusion of the rural worker into a broader market economy.
Peres
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F
Coordenadoria de Epidemiologia e Avaliação do Centro de Pesquisas, Hospital Evandro Chagas, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. fperes@ensp.fiocruz.br
Rozemberg
B
B
Alves
S R
SR
Moreira
J C
JC
Oliveira-Silva
J J
JJ
D001938:Brazil; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D010575:Pesticides; D012423:Rural Health
D010575:Pesticides