📢 We are pleased to share our newly published research in the Western Journal of Nursing Research (Q1 Journal, Scopus/Scimago ranking).
📖 Title:
Pesticide Exposure and the Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide: A Meta-Analysis
👩🎓 Authors:
Prasert Kham-ai, Mattika Chaichan, Narisara Sripo, Kanyaphat Pongchangyou, Dao Weiangkham, and Karen Heaton
✨ Highlights:
• Pesticide exposure is significantly associated with increased psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and suicide among agricultural workers
• Exposed individuals had 1.8–2 times higher odds of developing mental health problems, especially depression
• The study identifies pesticide exposure as an important environmental risk factor requiring urgent preventive actions
• Emphasizes the need for mental health promotion and policy-level interventions to protect agricultural populations
📌 Read the full article here:
👉 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01939459251383089?utm_source=researchgate
👏 Congratulations to Dr. Prasert Kham-ai, Lect. Mattika Chaichan, Lect. Narisara Sripo, Lect. Kanyaphat Pongchangyou, and the research team for their significant contribution to advancing global understanding of environmental determinants of mental health in agricultural populations!




