Our study shows that the education level remains the key factor influencing the use of insecticides by farmers and their awareness of malaria control. Indoor application of pyrethroid insecticides was found to be widespread among farmers as well as the use of such insecticide for crops protection. The use of indoor chemical compounds was strongly associated to the SES of the households, their education level, their use of ITNs and insecticide in agricultural ( p < 0.0001). Most of the householders (88.82%) identified mosquitoes as the principal cause of malaria, with good knowledge of malaria resulting as positively related to high educational level (OR = 2.04 95%CI: 1.35, 3.10). The educational level of farmers was significantly associated with their SES ( p < 0.0001). Statistical associations were calculated between different variables, showing significant risk factors. Based on some pre-defined household assets, the socioeconomic status (SES) of each household was estimated. crops cultivated, insecticides use), perception of malaria, and the different domestic strategies of mosquito control they use. Farmers were interviewed on their education, farming practices (e.g. ![]() MethodsĪ questionnaire was administered to 1399 farming households across ten villages. Understanding the use of insecticides may help in designing awareness programme on mosquito control and pesticides management. This study was conducted amongst agricultural communities in Southern Côte d’Ivoire to identify which insecticides are used by local farmers and how it relates to the perception of farmers on malaria. Insecticides play a key role in rural farming however, their over- or misuse has been linked with a negative impact on malaria vector control policies.
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