Table 1 Adverse health effects of and protective measures for pesticides use at home
From: Knowledge and perceptions of hepatitis c infection and pesticides use in two rural villages in Egypt
N (total = 67) | %* | |
|---|---|---|
Adverse health effects | ||
Toxicity | 29 | 43 |
Allergy | 17 | 25 |
Skin reaction | 12 | 18 |
Respiratory symptoms | 12 | 18 |
Asphyxia | 6 | 6 |
Eye irritation | 4 | 9 |
Don’t know | 17 | 25 |
Protective measures | ||
Leaving the sprayed room and close it after spraying | 17 | 25 |
Using masks that cover mouth and nose | 11 | 17 |
Using gloves | 9 | 13 |
Washing hands after spraying | 6 | 9 |
Keeping away from food or drink | 5 | 8 |
Keeping away from children | 4 | 6 |
Don’t know | 8 | 12 |