Self-Reported Physical and Psychological Effects Following a Malathion Pesticide Incident

To assess effects attributed to malathion which escaped from an overheated tank at a chemical plant in Linden, New Jersey, researchers surveyed seamen subjects (n=22) on board a nearby tanker and seamen control subjects (n=21). Self-report measurement strategies included a medical review of body sys...

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Published in:Journal of occupational medicine 1986-05, Vol.28 (5), p.377-383
Main Authors: Markowitz, Jeffrey S., Gutterman, Elane M., Link, Bruce G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Malathion - poisoning
Male
Medical sciences
Military Personnel - psychology
Naval Medicine
New Jersey
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Pesticides, fertilizers and other agrochemicals toxicology
Regression Analysis
Surveys and Questionnaires
Toxicology
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Summary:To assess effects attributed to malathion which escaped from an overheated tank at a chemical plant in Linden, New Jersey, researchers surveyed seamen subjects (n=22) on board a nearby tanker and seamen control subjects (n=21). Self-report measurement strategies included a medical review of body systems, the "demoralization " scale reflecting psychological symptoms of distress, demographics, and factors that may buffer stress, specifically, social support and knowledge regarding toxic chemicals. Self-reported postincident physical health differences between the two groups of seamen were noted. There were no differences between subjects and control subjects on demoralization levels. Further analysis indicated higher levels of demoralization among less knowledgeable seamen subjects.
ISSN:0096-1736
2332-3795