Table 2. Knowledge based factors on pesticides use safety practice in Fogera district farmers of wetland area, Northwest Ethiopia.

Variables	Categories	Frequency(Percent)
Know the names of pesticides.	No	61(14.2%)
	Yes	369(85.8)
Know how pesticides affect human health.	No	105(24.4)
	Yes	325(75.6%)
Understand how pesticides affect the environment (water bodies).	No	124(28.8%)
	Yes	306(71.2%)
Read the pesticide labels on the container.	No	127(44.7%)
	Yes	238(55.3%)
Know the guidelines for the safe application of pesticides.	No	286(66.5%)
	Yes	144(33.5%)
Understand how pesticides enter your body.	No	163(37.9%)
	Yes	267(62.1%)
Know the recommended dose of pesticides on labels.	No	268(62.3%)
	Yes	162(37.7%)
Understand the pesticide safety precautions.	No	281(65.3%)
	Yes	149(34.7%)
Know to wear protective equipment while mixing and spraying.	No	60(14%)
	Yes	370(86%)
After spraying pesticides, change your clothes.	No	105(24.4%)
	Yes	325(75.6%)
Washing hands after spraying pesticides	No	45(10.5%)
	Yes	395(89.5%)
Take a shower after pesticide spraying.	No	150(34.9%)
	Yes	280(65.1%)
Know the types of prohibited pesticides.	No	238(55.3%)
	Yes	192(44.7%)
Take training on safe pesticide usage.	No	259(60.2%)
	Yes	171(39.8%)
can identify sources of information about the safety practices of pesticide use.	No	279(64.9%)
	Yes	151(35.1%)
Overall knowledge	Adequate	315(73.3%)
	Inadequate	115(26.7%)