Table 4.
Risk of toxicity and neurological symptoms of the exposed participants diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. p-values were obtained by the Chi-Square test. p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The percentage was calculated concerning the exposed participants. Percentages were determined concerning the total of the exposed participants.
| Variable (N) % | Depression Disorder | Suicidal Attempt | Generalized Anxiety | Depression and Generalized Anxiety | No Psychiatric Diagnosis Disorder | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly pesticide exposure time in hours (N) | ||||||
| 30–60 | (16) 11.4 | (40) 28.6 | (14) 10.0 | (20) 14.3 | (32) 22.9 | 0.045 |
| 61–90 | (4) 2.9 | (4) 2.9 | (6) 4.3 | (4) 2.9 | ||
| Annual pesticide-exposure time in years (N) | ||||||
| 0.5–1 | (12) 8.6 | (22) 15.7 | (12) 8.6 | (10) 7.1 | (22) 15.7 | 0.113 |
| 2–9 | (8) 5.7 | (20) 14.3 | (6) 4.3 | (10) 7.1 | (8) 5.7 | |
| 10–20 | (0)0 | (2) 1.4 | (2) 1.4 | (0) 0 | (6) 4.3 | |
| Neurological symptoms (N) | ||||||
| Shoulder pain | (6) 4.3 | (28) 20 | (2) 1.4 | (14) 10 | (18) 12.9 | 0.001 |
| Back pain | (10) 7.1 | (34) 24.3 | (10) 7.1 | (18) 12.9 | (18) 12.9 | 0.003 |
| Numbness | (6) 4.3 | (24) 17.1 | (8) 5.7 | (14) 10 | (20) 14.3 | 0.095 |
| Nocturia | (4) 2.9 | (18) 12.9 | (6) 4.3 | (6) 4.3 | (14) 10 | 0.504 |
| Dyspnea | (4) 2.9 | (16) 11.4 | (4) 2.9 | (10) 7.1 | (10) 7.1 | 0.175 |
| Insomnia | (2) 1.4 | (12) 8.6 | (4) 2.9 | (8) 5.7 | (10) 7.1 | 0.267 |
| Dizzines | (10) 7.1 | (30) 21.4 | (2) 1.4 | (14) 10 | (16) 11.4 | 0.001 |
| Abdominal discomfort | (8) 5.7 | (23) 16.4 | (0) 0 | (12) 8.6 | (14) 10 | 0.001 |