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Table 2 Participants’ knowledge of pesticide poisonings (N = 50)

From: Evaluating a South African mobile application for healthcare professionals to improve diagnosis and notification of pesticide poisonings

 

Agree n (%)

Uncertain n (%)

Disagree n (%)

Pesticide poisoning is a medical notifiable condition

36 (72)

11 (22)

3 (6)

Poisoning caused by mosquito repellents should be notified to NDOH

24 (48)

18 (36)

8 (16)

After diagnosing and treating poisoned patients, I (the doctor) indicate in the case file that the poisoning should be reported to NDOH

17 (34)

16 (32)

17 (34)