Comunicação relacionada ao uso de agrotóxicos em região agrícola do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Pesticide use reporting in a rural area of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil

Objective To assess communications aspects related to pesticide use in a rural area of the Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Methods The study was carried out in the area of São Lourenço stream. It was based on methodological triangulation comprising: semi-structured interviews and observation of a local population sample (about 600 inhabitants); structured questionnaire to collect data on the local community; and records of lectures given by agronomic engineers, pesticides traders and other public service professionals. Descritores Praguicidas. # Trabalhadores rurais. #