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Integrated Agronursing Strategies to Mitigate Occupational Hazards among Global Agricultural Workers Kurniyawan, Enggal Hadi; Afandi, Alfid Tri; Nur, Kholid Rosyidi Muhammad; Kurniawan, Dicky Endrian; Mahardhika Rahmawati, Primasari; Emerson, Iraha; Mukhtar, Madiha; Rany Agustin Wulandari
Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53713/htechj.v4i3.724

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Agricultural occupational hazards pose escalating threats to farming populations globally, yet fragmented evidence limits cohesive clinical and policy responses. This systematic review synthesizes contemporary research to inform an integrated agronursing framework addressing occupational health and safety among farmers. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we searched Scopus, PubMed, and ProQuest for English-language, open-access studies published between 2022 and 2026. Ten studies spanning eight countries underwent a Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal and narrative synthesis due to methodological heterogeneity. Results indicate strong positive correlations between hazard knowledge and safety behaviors, though high-risk practices persist, including pesticide overconcentration (74.6%) and inconsistent use of personal protective equipment. Panel regression analysis revealed a monotonic escalation in severe agricultural trauma above 20°C, increasing 123% beyond 30°C. Multicomponent educational interventions demonstrated significant short-term improvements in sun safety knowledge and protective behaviors. At the same time, qualitative evidence highlighted structural determinants, piece-rate compensation, infrastructure deficits, and cultural norms that independently mediate risk exposure. Media analyses further revealed tendencies to individualize injury responsibility, obscuring upstream regulatory drivers. These findings confirm that knowledge acquisition alone cannot sustain behavioral change without concurrent environmental and policy-level interventions. Consequently, agronursing practice must evolve from episodic clinical care toward proactive, ecologically grounded models integrating standardized psychosocial screening, climate-responsive surveillance, and advocacy for equitable safety protocols. This framework equips rural health systems with evidence-based strategies to implement contextually tailored interventions, ultimately safeguarding farmer wellbeing and strengthening global agricultural resilience.
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure and Maternal-Fetal Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review Informing Agro-Nursing Practice Kurniyawan, Enggal Hadi; Afandi, Alfid Tri; Nur, Kholid Rosyidi Muhammad; Kurniawan, Dicky Endrian; Emerson, Iraha; Aung, Sa Sa
Health and Technology Journal (HTechJ) Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53713/htechj.v4i4.754

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Prenatal pesticide exposure poses significant risks to maternal and child health in agricultural communities worldwide. This systematic review evaluated recent empirical evidence on the impact of agricultural chemical exposure during pregnancy to inform agro-nursing practice directly. A systematic literature search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, and ProQuest following PRISMA guidelines. Studies published within the last year, written in English, and featuring active DOIs were strictly included. Methodological quality was rigorously assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Ten studies ultimately met the inclusion criteria, comprising seven cohort studies, one case-control study, one cross-sectional study, and one ecological analysis. Eight studies demonstrated high methodological quality. The synthesized evidence revealed strong associations between prenatal pesticide exposure and a range of adverse health outcomes. Specifically, exposure to organochlorines and organophosphates correlated with impaired early childhood neurodevelopment and increased childhood neuroblastoma risk. Maternal exposure to pyrethroids and organophosphates significantly elevated the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus and disrupted maternal thyroid homeostasis. Spatial analyses further confirmed increased risks of low birth weight in high-application agricultural zones. Agricultural chemical exposure during pregnancy constitutes a critical determinant of adverse perinatal outcomes. Agro-nurses must integrate comprehensive histories of environmental exposures into standard prenatal assessments. Proactive patient education and targeted clinical surveillance are essential for mitigating toxicological risks and optimizing maternal-fetal health trajectories globally