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Use of household pesticides during pregnancy
| |
|---|
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Episodes of infections in early life
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Non-exposed (n = 151)
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Exposed (n = 133)
|
p-value
|
|---|
|
Fever, n (%)
|
77 (50.9)
|
66 (49.6)
|
0.97
|
|
Respiratory symptoms, n (%)
|
125 (86.8)
|
108 (87.8)
|
0.81
|
|
Gastrointestinal symptoms, n (%)
|
61 (42.1)
|
59 (47.6)
|
0.37
|
|
Skin problems, n (%)
|
31 (21.2)
|
40 (32.5)
|
0.04b
|
|
Eye problems, n (%)
|
8 (5.9)
|
5 (4.1)
|
0.59
|
- Note: b further analysis on the exposed to pesticides group categories (mosquito only, non-mosquito, combined groups) adjusted for SES, mother’s age at pregnancy, breastfed for 6 months, house hold SHS exposure, water sources, fuel sources, garbage burning, and usage of open vehicle
