Table 3 Sprayers’ protective behavior and acetylcholinesterase activity (n = 63 sprayers)
Protective measure | n (%) | Median of AChE activity (U/L) | P valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
Before application | |||
Check spraying equipment | |||
Yes | 61 (96.8) | 9,360 | 0.421 |
No | 2 (3.2) | 10,881 | |
Mix pesticides outdoors | |||
Yes | 61 (96.8) | 9,594 | 0.336 |
No | 2 (3.2) | 8,541 | |
Choose pesticide that had the right label | |||
Yes | 58 (92.1) | 9,594 | 0.359 |
No | 5 (7.9) | 8,424 | |
Not using hands for mixing pesticide | |||
Yes | 58 (92.1) | 9,477 | 0.770 |
No | 5 (7.9) | 9,594 | |
Survey type of pests before buying pesticide | |||
Yes | 56 (88.9) | 9,477 | 0.939 |
No | 7 (11.1) | 10,062 | |
Read the directions on the pesticide label | |||
Yes | 56 (88.9) | 9,360 | 0.352 |
No | 7 (11.1) | 10,764 | |
Mix pesticide as prescribed on label | |||
Yes | 53 (84.1) | 9,126 | 0.309 |
No | 10 (15.9) | 11,583 | |
During application | |||
Wear boots | |||
Yes | 61 (96.8) | 13,104 | 0.099 |
No | 2 (3.2) | 9,360 | |
Wear long-sleeved shirt | |||
Yes | 61 (96.8) | 13,104 | 0.099 |
No | 2 (3.2) | 9,360 | |
Wear long pants | |||
Yes | 60 (95.2) | 11,700 | 0.150 |
No | 3 (4.8) | 9,243 | |
Wear hat | |||
Yes | 60 (95.2) | 9,477 | 0.375 |
No | 3 (4.8) | 11,700 | |
Spray upwind | |||
Yes | 59 (93.7) | 9,594 | 0.352 |
No | 4 (6.3) | 8,541 | |
Wear gloves | |||
Yes | 58 (92.1) | 9,243 | 0.450 |
No | 5 (7.9) | 10,062 | |
Not eating and drinking | |||
Yes | 57 (90.5) | 9,360 | 0.935 |
No | 6 (9.5) | 10,062 | |
Wear oral/nose mask | |||
Yes | 56 (88.9) | 10,062 | 0.889 |
No | 7 (11.1) | 9,477 | |
Wear goggles | |||
Yes | 47 (74.6) | 9,594 | 0.553 |
No | 16 (25.4) | 9,009 | |
After application | |||
Wash equipment before keeping | |||
Yes | 63 (100) | 9,594 | – |
No | 0 (0) | ||
Shower immediately | |||
Yes | 61 (96.8) | 9,594 | 0.081 |
No | 2 (3.2) | 7,488 | |
Launder clothes immediately | |||
Yes | 61 (96.8) | 9,594 | 0.025* |
No | 2 (3.2) | 6,903 | |
Change clothes immediately | |||
Yes | 59 (93.7) | 9,594 | 0.877 |
No | 4 (6.3) | 9,945 | |