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Philippine Journal of Science
152 (3): 821-826, June 2023
ISSN 0031 – 7683
Date Received: 04 Oct 2022
Consumption of Household Disinfectants
during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Sorsogon, Philippines
Mabille R. Longavela1*, Richard V. Dumilag1, Mark Ariel D. Malto1,
Elden G. Orgela1, Teresa Haide R. Belgica1, Lynn C. Mendoza1, Janet M. Hibay1,
Mae H. San Pablo1, Carmela N. Enmel2, Franklin P. Calaminos1,
Jinky D. Bailon1, Laurence Elmer H. Corral1, Leny D. Berdin1, Vivien L. Chua1,
Ruby D. Olipany3, Cynthia B. Mintu3, Benilda O. Laza3,
John Patrick Z. Gerardo4, and Caesar Franz C. Ruiz3
1Fisheries Department, Sorsogon State University–Magallanes Campus,
Aguada Norte, Magallanes, Sorsogon 4705 Philippines
2Magallanes National Vocational High School,
Aguada Norte, Magallanes, Sorsogon 4705 Philippines
3Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Arts and Sciences,
Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Sr. St., Sampaloc, Manila, 1015 Philippines
4College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila,
Ermita, Manila 1000 Philippines
*Corresponding author: mabille.longavela@sorsu.edu.ph
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Longavela M et al. 2023. Consumption of Household Disinfectants during the
COVID-19 Pandemic in Sorsogon, Philippines. Philipp J Sci 152(3): 853–858.
https://doi.org/10.56899/152.03.05
ABSTRACT
Knowledge of behavior and perception changes about the use of household disinfectants in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic is largely unexplored. Through a survey, we took into consideration the locals’ responses from Sorsogon, Philippines. Alcohol and oxidizing agents were found to be the most commonly used household disinfectant products in Sorsogon. Most of the respondents have shifted to the everyday use of disinfectant products during the pandemic. Increased disinfectant consumerism was positively associated with genders, employed respondents, and students but not among housewives and non-employed respondents. Most of the respondents agreed that various factors are needed to consider when choosing disinfectants. They were also knowledgeable about the possible effects of disinfectant wastes on the environment. How would these collective positive behavior changes during the new normal era warrant further attention.