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Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Sokoine University Students Regarding Endocrine Disruptors Coming from Plastic Chemicals
Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences
| Vol 5, Issue 1
Table 2. Theknowledge of students regarding endocrine disruptors from plastic chemicals
| Question | Mean Score | Knowledge |
| What do you understand by the term "endocrine disruptors"? | 68.67 ± 3.80 | Average |
| Can you name endocrine disruptors commonly found in plastics? | 45.33 ± 4.07 | Average |
| How do endocrine disruptors affect human health? | 34.00 ± 3.88 | Poor |
| How do you think endocrine disruptors enter the human body? | 31.33 ± 3.80 | Poor |
| What are the potential long-term effects of exposure to endocrine disruptors? | 47.33 ± 4.09 | Average |
| How do endocrine disruptors impact wildlife and ecosystems? | 58.00 ± 4.04 | Average |
| Can you identify any sources of endocrine disruptors other than plastics? | 38.67 ± 3.96 | Poor |
| What regulatory measures exist to control the use of endocrine-disrupting chemicals? | 45.33 ± 4.07 | Average |
| How can individuals reduce their exposure to endocrine disruptors in their daily lives? | 29.33 ± 3.73 | Poor |
| Are endocrine disruptors solely a concern for human health, or do they also affect the environment? | 88.00 ± 2.68 | Good |
| How do endocrine disruptors differ from other types of chemical pollutants? | 66.00 ± 3.88 | Average |
| Overall knowledge | 50.2 ± 3.85 | Average |