Related Factors to Cholinesterase Enzyme Level in Farm Workers Songkhla Province Area

Abstract

This quasi-experimental research aimed to compare factors affecting farmers' levels of choline esterase and network participation. In Songkhla Province. Two samples group were 1,135 farmers and 233 networks. Between September 2020 - January 2021. The questionnaire measuring tools were general information, use of pesticides. Working behavior level of abnormal symptoms after pesticide used and the participation of human networks. Using statistical distribution of frequency, percentage, means and standard deviation, paired-samples T-test, Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

These results after the procedure, the risk of choline esterase was significantly lower than before (p <0.001) 32.4% (p <0.001). Chemicals used decreased 8.0% (from 1.35 to 1.25). Work risk prevention behavior increased 6.0% (from 1.84 to 4.42). Use of protective equipment increased 7.9% (from 1.64 to 1.77), add the most by wearing long sleeves, boots, hats and long pants respectively. Symptoms decreased 6.2% after the operation (from 1.20 to 1.13), with the most common was a burning nose, eyelid twitching, cough and headache, respectively. After operation, the overall factors were correlated, able to predict the choline esterase level statistically significantly (p <0.05), 0.31% (B = 5.621, adj.R² = 0.031). The most risky behavior in work (adj.R² = 0.058) followed by age (adj.R² = 0.025) resulted in a percentage increase stay safe of choline esterase 0.025 and the least period of time farmer (adj.R² = 0.023), abnormal (adj.R² = 0.002) respectively. There was a higher average score for network engagement than before, statistically significant (P <0.05). The most problematic participation increased average score 98.0% (2.03 to 4.02), participation, monitoring and evaluation increased 86.0% (2.04 to 4.34) and role-based participation increased 85.4% (2.39 to 4.43) respectively. Conclusion: After action showed more behavior to prevent the use of pesticides. Reduced abnormal symptoms with network participation more than before at significant.