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Table 3 Advantages of the box (based on comments at Time 3 and Time 4)1

From: Evaluation of acceptability and use of lockable storage devices for pesticides in Sri Lanka that might assist in prevention of self-poisoning

 

Time 3 (N = 361)

Time 4 (N = 355)

 

N

(%)

N

(%)

Convenience/all in one place

178

(49.3)

123

(34.6)

General security

155

(42.9)

162

(45.6)

Avoids wastage/damage to pesticides

87

(24.1)

124

(34.9)

Protection for children

43

(11.9)

82

(23.1)

Protection against accidents/protects lives

32

(8.9)

39

(11.0)

Protection against theft

23

(6.4)

43

(12.1)

Cannot be accessed easily/in a hurry

11

(3.0)

40

(11.3)

Feelings of safety/relief

11

(3.0)

15

(4.2)

Saves money

8

(2.2)

26

(7.3)

Protection against suicide/DSH

6

(1.7)

12

(3.4)

Saves time

5

(1.4)

5

(1.4)

Protection for animals

2

(0.6)

6

(1.7)

Other

6

(1.7)

11

(3.1)

  1. 1 Multiple responses could be given, hence the percentages add up to greater than 100%