A PATTERN OF HEALTH RISKS OF FARMERS IN BANGMUNNAK DISTRICT PHICHIT PROVINCE

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the pattern of health risks among farmers in Hokrai sub-district, Bangmunnak district, phichit province. Use qualitative research methodology. The data collection method was used by in-depth interviews with specific key informants namely 12 people and content analysis.

The research results showed that there were 4 health risk patterns for farmers, namely 1) the risk of using chemicals most of the farmers use more chemicals, but the method of preventing the use of chemicals is incorrect and the use of protective materials is tight, resulting in the occurrence of skin diseases and respiratory diseases etc. 2) Physical risks most of the farmers work in places where the weather is hotter, causing physical exhaustion, no energy to work And the risk of heat stroke or heat stroke. 3) Operational risks most of the farmers are working and moving all the time in conducive and unfavorable environments, resulting in illnesses and accidents from work such as body aches, shin pains, leg pains, back pains and injuries from use of agricultural equipment, etc., and 4) psychological risks most farmers will have debts arising from their occupational investments, but in some years, the production and prices are not as expected, therefore resulting in no profit or loss from the occupation until causing stress from going Borrow debt from agencies or various agricultural shops, until the debt can’t be used as desired.

For this research, there were policy recommendations. There should be agencies to promote knowledge about health risks, operational safety, dealing with Debt and the development of supplementary occupations for farmers in the future.