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Table 4 Odds ratio for the self reported symptoms among farmers (n = 90) as compared to controls (n = 90) in the past month

From: Pesticide use, erythrocyte acetylcholinesterase level and self-reported acute intoxication symptoms among vegetable farmers in Nepal: a cross-sectional study

Symptoms

OR (95% CI)

Nausea

3.10(1.01-9.55)

Blurred vision

7.25(2.65-19.80)

Dizziness

3.54(1.18-10.56)

Skin Allergy

1.77(0.70-4.42)

Muscle cramps

3.36(1.33-8.51)

Headache

5.03(1.82-13.85)

Trembling hands

2.49(0.78-8.03)

Extreme tiredness

2.58(1.10-6.07)

Abdominal pain

1.86(0.53-6.45)

Loss of appetite

1.74(0.48-6.28)

Lack of coordination

6.27(1.64-23.99)

Excessive sweating

3.32(1.27-8.69)

Dry mouth

5.06(1.72-14.86)

  1. Note: Adjusted for age, body mass index and literacy. Not included in analysis: salivation, breathing difficulties, vomiting and speak difficulties because of few values in each cells.