Table 2 Self-reported use of chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE) in farming and non-farming participants (*X 2 (df 5, N = 55), p < 0.001)
Variables | Farmers, n (%) | Non-farmers, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Total participants | 41 | 14 |
Agrichemicals Used or Self-Applied Insecticides | ||
 Not Used | 6 (14.6) | 2 (14.2) |
 Used but not self-applied | 5 (12.1) | 0 (0) |
  Used and self-applied | *29 (70.7) | 1 (7.1) |
  Not Applicable | 0 (0) | 11 (78.5) |
  No Response | 1 (2.4) | 0 (0) |
Herbicides | ||
 Not Used | 2 (4.8) | 1 (7.1) |
 Used but not self-applied | 4 (9.7) | 0 (0) |
Used and self-applied | *34 (82.9) | 2 (14.2) |
 Not Applicable | 0 (0) | 11 (78.5) |
 No Response | 1 (2.4) |  |
PPE Frequency of use: Gloves | ||
 Always | 24 (58.5) | 1 (7.1) |
 Sometimes | 10 (24.4) | 1 (7.1) |
 Never | 4 (9.7) | 0 (0) |
 Not Applicable | 3 (7.3) | 12 (85.7) |
Face Protection | ||
 Always | 2 (4.8) | 0 (0) |
 Sometimes | 15 (36.5) | 0 (0) |
 Never | 18 (43.9) | 1 (7.1) |
 Not Applicable | 6 (14.6) | 13 (92.9) |
Overalls/Coveralls | ||
 Always | 5 (12.2) | 0 (0) |
 Sometimes | 14 (34.1) | 1 (7.1) |
 Never | 17 (41.5) | 0 (0) |
 Not Applicable | 5 (12.2) | 13 (92.9) |
Mask/Respirator | ||
 Always | 4 (9.8) | 1 (7.1) |
 Sometimes | 22 (53.6) | 1 (7.1) |
 Never | 11 (26.8) | 0 (0) |
 Not Applicable | 4 (9.8) | 12 (85.7) |
Stirring/Mixing Agrichemicals | ||
 Hand/arm | 1 (2.4) | 0 (0) |
 Auto stirrer | 14 (34.1) | 0 (0) |
 Stick or paddle | 15 (36.6) | 2 (14.3) |
 Other | 6 (14.6) | 0 (0) |
 Not Applicable | 5 (12.2) | 12 (85.7) |