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Indicators of awareness of health implications of agrochemical use | Awareness (0 = if not aware, 1 = if aware) |
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Do you read the labels on the package? | Yes = aware, no = not aware |
If you cannot read, do you seek help from others? | Yes = aware, no = not aware |
Do you follow the instructions given on the label? | Yes = aware, no = not aware |
Are you aware of agrochemical toxicity? | Yes = aware, no = not aware |
Are you able to understand the level of toxicity, reading the sign on the label? | Yes = aware, no = not aware |
Do you eat, drink, or smoke while spraying or applying agrochemicals? | Yes = not aware, no = aware |
Do you wash your hands with soap right after spraying or applying agrochemicals? | Yes = aware, no = not aware |
Do you keep bottles/packages of agrochemicals along with food items? | Yes = not aware, no = aware |
Do you apply two or more pesticides’ type together? | Yes = not aware, no = aware |
Do you wash the sprayer/bottle in pond/canal/river/others? | Yes = not aware, no = aware |
Do you spray when it is windy? | Yes = not aware, no = aware |
Do you determine the wind direction first before spraying? | Yes =aware, no = not aware |
Do you apply the recommended dosage? | Yes =aware, no = not aware |
Does overdose affect maize stand? | Yes = aware, no = not aware |
Do you use personal protective gears such as gloves and overall clothing during agrochemical spraying or application? | Yes = aware, no = not aware |
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Total number of aware scores | |
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