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Empirical Study of Ecological Innovation and Occupational Health Hazard among Nigerian Paddy Rice Farmers: Response to Potential Field Contamination and Climate Risks
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: Received: 8 August 2024 / Approved: 9 August 2024 / Online: 9 August 2024 (09:36:42 CEST)
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Omoyajowo, K.; Ogunyebi, A.; Ogunkanmi, A.; Njoku, K.; Omoyajowo, K.; Oludoye, O.; Gupta, J.; Raimi, M. Empirical Study of Ecological Innovation and Occupational Health Hazard among Nigerian Paddy Rice Farmers: Response to Potential Field Contamination and Climate Risks. Preprints2024, 2024080683. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0683.v1
Omoyajowo, K.; Ogunyebi, A.; Ogunkanmi, A.; Njoku, K.; Omoyajowo, K.; Oludoye, O.; Gupta, J.; Raimi, M. Empirical Study of Ecological Innovation and Occupational Health Hazard among Nigerian Paddy Rice Farmers: Response to Potential Field Contamination and Climate Risks. Preprints 2024, 2024080683. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0683.v1
Omoyajowo, K.; Ogunyebi, A.; Ogunkanmi, A.; Njoku, K.; Omoyajowo, K.; Oludoye, O.; Gupta, J.; Raimi, M. Empirical Study of Ecological Innovation and Occupational Health Hazard among Nigerian Paddy Rice Farmers: Response to Potential Field Contamination and Climate Risks. Preprints2024, 2024080683. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0683.v1
APA Style
Omoyajowo, K., Ogunyebi, A., Ogunkanmi, A., Njoku, K., Omoyajowo, K., Oludoye, O., Gupta, J., & Raimi, M. (2024). Empirical Study of Ecological Innovation and Occupational Health Hazard among Nigerian Paddy Rice Farmers: Response to Potential Field Contamination and Climate Risks. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0683.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Omoyajowo, K., Jyoti Gupta and Morufu Raimi. 2024 "Empirical Study of Ecological Innovation and Occupational Health Hazard among Nigerian Paddy Rice Farmers: Response to Potential Field Contamination and Climate Risks" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0683.v1
Abstract
This study investigates the adoption of ecological innovations and management of occupational health hazards among Nigerian paddy rice farmers in response to field contamination and climate risks. Conducted across four major rice-producing states—Ekiti, Kwara, Edo, and Ogun—the research employed a semi-structured questionnaire developed from a comprehensive literature review and validated through peer review. Data were collected from 192 farmers through face-to-face interviews and guided dialogues, focusing on ecological innovations, vulnerability assessments, satisfaction with implemented methods, occupational health hazards, and perceptions of sustainable rice cultivation. Findings reveal that only 29.69% of farmers have adopted new measures to address contamination and climate risks, while 70.31% have not. Work-related injuries, such as cuts and abrasions, affected 28% of farmers, with minimal participation (3.1%) in safety training and support from agricultural or government agencies (1%). Correlation analysis demonstrated weak relationships among variables such as farmers' education, adoption of ecological innovations, satisfaction with results, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Importantly, farmers who adopted ecological innovations expressed significantly higher satisfaction (odds ratio = 11.613), as did those with prior exposure to pesticides and chemicals (odds ratio = 4.084) regarding safety practices. The study emphasizes the critical need for increased awareness, training, and support to promote sustainable farming practices and improve occupational health outcomes among paddy rice farmers in Nigeria.
Keywords
ecological innovations; occupational health hazards; paddy rice farmers; field contamination; climate risks; sustainable agriculture; Nigeria
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
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