Table 2. Not use of personal protective equipment (PPE) among slaughterhouse workers occupationally infected by Brucella spp.
| Study | Year† | Country | Total of workers | PPE not used | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloves | Masks | Goggles | Boots | Apron | ||||
| [41] | 2010–2011 | Nigeria | 54 | 2 | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| [43] | 2014–2015 | Iran | 198 | 25 | 82 | 20 | 113 | 101 |
| [44] | 2009–2010 | Uruguay | 14 | NR | NR | 0 | NR | NR |
| [45] | 1998–1999 | Spain | 28 | 19 | 18 | 16 | NR | NR |
| [46] | 2013–2014 | Ethiopia | 156 | 29 | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| [47] | 2005 | China | 3 | 3 | 3 | NR | NR | NR |
| [48] | 2014–2015 | Argentina | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR | NR |
| Total* | 470 | 78/456 (17.11%) | 103/246 (41.87%) | 36/257 (14.01%) | 113/198 (57.07%) | 101/198 (51.01%) | ||
NR = not reported
*the percentage was calculated based on the total individuals interviewed about PPE
† = Year of sampling