Self-reported chemical contact, PPE use and symptoms experienced at the workplace during pregnancy
| . | n (%) . |
|---|---|
| Chemical contact and knowledge | |
| Direct chemical contact (N = 67) | 24 (36) |
| Chemicals smelled (N = 68) | 31 (46) |
| Can find Safety Data Sheet (N = 67) | 33 (49) |
| PPE | |
| Any type | 52 (75) |
| Gloves | 49 (71) |
| Mask | 12 (17) |
| Fan | 32 (46) |
| Protective clothing | 15 (22) |
| Lab hood | 4 (6) |
| Other | 1 (1) |
| Non-pregnancy symptoms | |
| Any non-pregnancy symptom | 37 (54) |
| Itchy/teary eyes | 15 (22) |
| Sneezing/bloody nose | 16 (23) |
| Coughing/sore throat | 21 (30) |
| Symptoms related to work (N = 36) | 7 (19) |
| Symptoms remit at home (N = 33) | 9 (27) |
| Coworkers with similar symptoms (N = 37) | 2 (5) |
| Concern about workplace chemicals affecting health (N = 68) | 5 (7) |
| . | n (%) . |
|---|---|
| Chemical contact and knowledge | |
| Direct chemical contact (N = 67) | 24 (36) |
| Chemicals smelled (N = 68) | 31 (46) |
| Can find Safety Data Sheet (N = 67) | 33 (49) |
| PPE | |
| Any type | 52 (75) |
| Gloves | 49 (71) |
| Mask | 12 (17) |
| Fan | 32 (46) |
| Protective clothing | 15 (22) |
| Lab hood | 4 (6) |
| Other | 1 (1) |
| Non-pregnancy symptoms | |
| Any non-pregnancy symptom | 37 (54) |
| Itchy/teary eyes | 15 (22) |
| Sneezing/bloody nose | 16 (23) |
| Coughing/sore throat | 21 (30) |
| Symptoms related to work (N = 36) | 7 (19) |
| Symptoms remit at home (N = 33) | 9 (27) |
| Coworkers with similar symptoms (N = 37) | 2 (5) |
| Concern about workplace chemicals affecting health (N = 68) | 5 (7) |
Self-reported chemical contact, PPE use and symptoms experienced at the workplace during pregnancy
| . | n (%) . |
|---|---|
| Chemical contact and knowledge | |
| Direct chemical contact (N = 67) | 24 (36) |
| Chemicals smelled (N = 68) | 31 (46) |
| Can find Safety Data Sheet (N = 67) | 33 (49) |
| PPE | |
| Any type | 52 (75) |
| Gloves | 49 (71) |
| Mask | 12 (17) |
| Fan | 32 (46) |
| Protective clothing | 15 (22) |
| Lab hood | 4 (6) |
| Other | 1 (1) |
| Non-pregnancy symptoms | |
| Any non-pregnancy symptom | 37 (54) |
| Itchy/teary eyes | 15 (22) |
| Sneezing/bloody nose | 16 (23) |
| Coughing/sore throat | 21 (30) |
| Symptoms related to work (N = 36) | 7 (19) |
| Symptoms remit at home (N = 33) | 9 (27) |
| Coworkers with similar symptoms (N = 37) | 2 (5) |
| Concern about workplace chemicals affecting health (N = 68) | 5 (7) |
| . | n (%) . |
|---|---|
| Chemical contact and knowledge | |
| Direct chemical contact (N = 67) | 24 (36) |
| Chemicals smelled (N = 68) | 31 (46) |
| Can find Safety Data Sheet (N = 67) | 33 (49) |
| PPE | |
| Any type | 52 (75) |
| Gloves | 49 (71) |
| Mask | 12 (17) |
| Fan | 32 (46) |
| Protective clothing | 15 (22) |
| Lab hood | 4 (6) |
| Other | 1 (1) |
| Non-pregnancy symptoms | |
| Any non-pregnancy symptom | 37 (54) |
| Itchy/teary eyes | 15 (22) |
| Sneezing/bloody nose | 16 (23) |
| Coughing/sore throat | 21 (30) |
| Symptoms related to work (N = 36) | 7 (19) |
| Symptoms remit at home (N = 33) | 9 (27) |
| Coworkers with similar symptoms (N = 37) | 2 (5) |
| Concern about workplace chemicals affecting health (N = 68) | 5 (7) |
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