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Abstract：
UNASSIGNED: The COVID-19 pandemic has globally influenced the exposure of populations to chemical substances through various channels. This study aims to evaluate the tendencies of the use of chemical products in Latvia amidst the pandemic. Answers from 597 respondents (26.6% male, 73.4% female, mean age 46.0 ± 12.2) which were gathered as part of the HBM4EU (Human Biomonitoring Initiative) citizen survey and 8 focus group participants were used.
UNASSIGNED: The study utilized data from the HBM4EU citizen survey and conducted focus group discussions to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chemical product usage in Latvia. Survey responses were analyzed to identify changes in exposure to chemicals, particularly in relation to disinfection agents and household products.
UNASSIGNED: More than two-thirds of survey participants reported increased exposure to chemicals during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly related to the use of disinfection agents and household products. About 2-in-5 (39.8%) of survey respondents considered that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their interest in exposure to chemicals. The excessive use of disinfectant products is the main concern of citizens (mentioned by 66.7%, n = 389). Also, two focus group participants noted that the use of disinfectant products is too widespread and should be minimized.
UNASSIGNED: The findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only increased the use of chemical products in Latvia but also promoted an interest in safe and healthy use of chemicals which could be useful to raise the awareness of the general public.
UNASSIGNED: The study utilized data from the HBM4EU citizen survey and conducted focus group discussions to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chemical product usage in Latvia. Survey responses were analyzed to identify changes in exposure to chemicals, particularly in relation to disinfection agents and household products.
UNASSIGNED: More than two-thirds of survey participants reported increased exposure to chemicals during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly related to the use of disinfection agents and household products. About 2-in-5 (39.8%) of survey respondents considered that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their interest in exposure to chemicals. The excessive use of disinfectant products is the main concern of citizens (mentioned by 66.7%, n = 389). Also, two focus group participants noted that the use of disinfectant products is too widespread and should be minimized.
UNASSIGNED: The findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only increased the use of chemical products in Latvia but also promoted an interest in safe and healthy use of chemicals which could be useful to raise the awareness of the general public.
摘要：
■COVID-19大流行通过各种渠道在全球范围内影响了人群对化学物质的暴露。这项研究旨在评估大流行期间拉脱维亚使用化学产品的趋势。597名受访者的回答(26.6%为男性，73.4%为女性,平均年龄46.0±12.2），作为HBM4EU（人类生物监测倡议）公民调查的一部分，使用了8名焦点小组参与者。
■该研究利用了HBM4EU公民调查的数据，并进行了焦点小组讨论，以了解COVID-19大流行对拉脱维亚化学产品使用的影响。调查响应进行了分析，以确定化学品暴露的变化，特别是与消毒剂和家用产品有关。
超过三分之二的调查参与者报告说，在COVID-19大流行期间，他们接触的化学物质有所增加，主要涉及消毒剂和家用产品的使用。约2/5（39.8%）的受访者认为COVID-19大流行增加了他们对化学品接触的兴趣。市民主要关注的问题是过度使用消毒产品(占66.7%,n=389）。此外，两名焦点小组参与者指出，消毒剂产品的使用过于普遍，应尽量减少。
研究结果表明，COVID-19大流行不仅增加了拉脱维亚化学产品的使用，而且还促进了人们对安全和健康使用化学品的兴趣，这可能有助于提高公众的认识。
■该研究利用了HBM4EU公民调查的数据，并进行了焦点小组讨论，以了解COVID-19大流行对拉脱维亚化学产品使用的影响。调查响应进行了分析，以确定化学品暴露的变化，特别是与消毒剂和家用产品有关。
超过三分之二的调查参与者报告说，在COVID-19大流行期间，他们接触的化学物质有所增加，主要涉及消毒剂和家用产品的使用。约2/5（39.8%）的受访者认为COVID-19大流行增加了他们对化学品接触的兴趣。市民主要关注的问题是过度使用消毒产品(占66.7%,n=389）。此外，两名焦点小组参与者指出，消毒剂产品的使用过于普遍，应尽量减少。
研究结果表明，COVID-19大流行不仅增加了拉脱维亚化学产品的使用，而且还促进了人们对安全和健康使用化学品的兴趣，这可能有助于提高公众的认识。
