Table 1.
Adverse health effects of and protective measures for pesticides use at home
| 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 |
*Percents may add to more than 100% due to multiple responses.