Ethiopian farmers get safety training to cut pesticide risks
NCT ID NCT07507994
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 12-week behavioral program designed to help smallholder farmers in Ethiopia use pesticides more safely and improve food hygiene. About 572 farmers from 22 villages will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual farming advice. The program includes education, hands-on demonstrations, and follow-up visits. Researchers will measure changes in safe pesticide use and food safety practices using questionnaires.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (education, skills training, demonstrations, and motivational strategies)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a practical, low-cost program that helps farmers protect themselves and their families from pesticide poisoning and foodborne illness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial in two districts of Ethiopia, so results may not apply to other regions. The intervention relies on farmers changing long-standing habits, which can be difficult to sustain.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 572 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Anyone
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants will be eligible for inclusion if they meet the following criteria: * Farmers actively engaged in crop or produce farming intended for human consumption * Individuals regularly involved in agricultural activities, including pesticide handling or application * Household heads, primary farm operators, or household members responsible for managing agricultural activities * Individuals who have resided in the study area (North Mecha or Fogera districts) for at least six months or one farming season * Adults aged 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following conditions: * Individuals not involved in crop production for human consumption * Farmers without an operational role in agricultural activities * Individuals not regularly engaged in farming activities or without experience in pesticide handling or application * Residents who have lived in the selected Kebele for less than six months * Individuals currently participating in another similar intervention program
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