Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap, Dan Perilaku Penggunaan Pestisida Dan Nilai Risiko (Rq) Pada Petani Cabai, Kubis, Dan Kentang Di Kecamatan Cikajang

Background. Pesticides used by farmers to protect crops from pests. The use of pesticides is influenced by the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of farmers. Residues of pesticide active ingredient can survive on objects plant and agricultural environments. Exposure to pesticides to farmers and consumers raises the risk of health problems. Forecast risk of health problems can be detected by RQ value. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of pesticide use and risk of health problems in farmers. The research was conducted in the Cikajang, Garut. Field sampling and interviews conducted pesticide use in gardens and homes in the Cikajang, Garut started from April to May 2018. Methods. The study design was cross-sectional with purposive sampling method of data collection. The study population were farmers who spray pesticides on crops. Laboratory samples tested plants, namely peppers, cabbage, and potatoes respectively of 2 kg. Pesticides are tested such as profenofos, klorotalonil, and methomyl. Pesticide residue testing using Gas Chromatography and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Results. Interviews showed by 93.3% less knowledgeable good farmers, amounting to 32.4% of the farmers to be poor, and for 62.9% of farmers misbehave in the use of pesticides. Conclusions. RQ value of all exposures of pesticides in peppers, potatoes, and cabbage (RQ> 1) risk of health problems Noncarcinogenic. Knowledge is a significant factor related to the value of RQ respondents.