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Quantify pesticide residue that can be detected using hand wipe sampling.
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To assess using hand wipe sampling whether handwashing measurably reduces pesticide residues.
In this study, the researcher proposes to evaluate the feasibility of analyzing hand wipe samples to measure pesticide residues among farmworkers as a means to quantify their dermal exposure. In future studies, we will apply hand wipe sampling in an innovative way, as an objective and quantifiable measure to assess the efficacy of an intervention aimed at reducing pesticide exposure through handwashing.
