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Other occupational hazards experienced by the participants.
| Variable | Frequency (n=378) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Honeybee or wasp attack | 93 | 24.6 |
| Snake bite | 53 | 14.0 |
| Fallen from height | 73 | 19.3 |
| Cut injuries | 145 | 38.4 |
| Punch from sharped wood | 99 | 26.2 |
| Injuries to head | 19 | 5.0 |
| Muscle sprain | 97 | 25.7 |
| Experience of leech bite (very often) | 372 | 98.4 |
| Non-healing wound | 22 | 5.8 |
