Age, use of self-protective equipment, personal hygiene, and cognitive functions of farmers

Background:  Horticultural farming is a source of income for the Beringin District, Deli Serdang Regency community. Increasing agricultural yields requires the completeness of agricultural facilities, including pesticides. A preliminary survey was conducted through interviews obtained from the ten farmers interviewed. Four of them experienced signs of impaired cognitive function, such as difficulty concentrating and easy to forget.  Purpose:  This study aims to analyze the relationship of age, use of PPE, and personal hygiene with the cognitive function of farmers in Deli Serdang Regency. Method:  This study was an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The number of samples in this study was 83 people. Data collection through interviews and observations. Methods of data analysis using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of 0.05.  Results:  Of 83 farmers, 36 of them experienced a disorder of cognitive function. Statistical analysis showed a relationship between age, use of PPE, and personal hygiene with cognitive function in farmers with a value (p <0.05).  Conclusion:  Age, PPE usage, and personal hygiene are risk factors for cognitive impairment in farmers in Beringin District, Deli Serdang Regency.