From: The relationship between blood lead levels and occupational exposure in a pregnant population
Protection habits | Blood lead levels, μg/dL a | p value* | |
---|---|---|---|
No | Yes | ||
Use of respiratory protective equipment | 27 (4.03 ± 4.23) | 4 (3.75 ± 3.43) | 0.901 |
Wearing gloves habit | 19 (4.32 ± 4.96) | 12 (3.48 ± 2.18) | 0.521 |
Wearing of special workwear | 20 (4.92 ± 4.85) | 11 (2.31 ± 0.68) | 0.028 |
Hand washing before eating | 11 (3.55 ± 1.48) | 20 (4.24 ± 5.00) | 0.571 |
Changing clothes after work | 24 (4.51 ± 4.52) | 7 (2.24 ± 0.60) | 0.025 |
Use of any protective equipment | 9 (5.64 ± 7.03) | 22 (3.32 ± 1.83) | 0.356 |