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May 28, 2026Toxics0 citationsOpen Access

Public Views on Pesticide Exposure and Human Biomonitoring in Latvia

Public Views on Pesticide Exposure and Human Biomonitoring in Latvia: Evidence from Focus Groups and Media Analysis

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LMLinda MatisāneLALāsma AkūlovaMKMarike Kolossa‐Gehring

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Focus group discussions and media analysis uncover low awareness and misconceptions about pesticide exposure in Latvia, suggesting a need for better communication.

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  • This study aims to explore public awareness and perceptions of human biomonitoring and pesticide exposure in Latvia.
  • Conducted three focus group discussions with Latvian citizens
  • Performed an online content analysis of pesticide-related posts
  • Examined attitudes toward chemical exposures and support for related research
  • Participants showed low awareness of human biomonitoring, often confusing it with wearable technologies
  • Glyphosate was the most discussed pesticide, influenced largely by NGO activity
  • There was mixed trust in government initiatives concerning pesticide regulation and data privacy
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Matisāne et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17dcdf3fad632b0f9d98d5https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics14060466
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