Table 2 Perception on mercury and arsenic toxicity and related morbidities and mortalities
Variables/Features | Category | Frequency(n) | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Specific perception on Mercury and Arsenic toxicity and related morbidities and mortalitiesa | An evil spirit or Witchcraft | 33 | 20.6 |
God’s curse | 17 | 10.6 | |
Contagious disease | 64 | 40.0 | |
Chemical poisoning | 46 | 28.8 | |
Agreement with Mercury and Arsenic toxicityb | Strongly agree | 46 | 28.8 |
Uncertain (not sure) | 78 | 48.8 | |
Disagree | 30 | 18.8 | |
Strongly Disagree | 6 | 3.8 | |
Cause of parental death among occupantsc | Mercury and arsenic related symptoms | 10 | 28.6 |
Chest problems | 9 | 25.7 | |
Superstition and assassinations | 11 | 34.3 | |
Other diseases | 5 | 11.4 | |
Perception status on Mercury and Arsenic morbidities and associated mortalities | Clear perception | 50 | 31.2 |
| Â | Negative perception | 110 | 68.8 |