Biomonitoring of Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) Activity among Smallholder Horticultural Farmers Occupationally Exposed to Mixtures of Pesticides in Tanzania

Table 3

Farmers’ use of personal protection equipment (PPE).

Variable	n	%
Wear gloves when spraying pesticides
No	78	92.9
Yes	6	7.1
Total	84	100.0
Wear boots when spraying pesticides
Yes	70	83.3
No	14	16.7
Total	84	100.0
Wear a respirator when spraying pesticides
No	80	95.2
Yes	4	4.8
Total	84	100.0
Wear a mask when spraying pesticides
No	76	90.5
Yes	8	9.5
Total	84	100.0
Wear goggles when spraying pesticides
No	82	97.6
Yes	2	2.4
Total	84	100.0
Wear head covers when spraying pesticides
No	78	92.9
Yes	6	7.1
Total	84	100.0
Wear overall when spraying pesticides
No	12	92.3
Yes	1	7.7
Total	13	100.0