Field-user acceptability evaluation of a new stick camouflage face paint formulation with and without the insect repellent DEET

Abstract

Two newly designed formulations of stick camouflage face paint, one with 30% N,N-diethyl-3- methylbenzamide (DEET) and the other without DEET, were evaluated for acceptability among soldiers upon completion of normal military field training exercises. A total of 156 soldiers participated and completed a self-administered survey answering questions about product acceptability, packaging, and ease of use. Results of the study indicated that soldiers found stick formulations, with and without DEET, to be acceptable for use (62.9% and 83.7%, respectively). This data will be used by the Program Management Office at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity to support a request to the Armed Forces Pest Management Board to assign a National Stock Number. © Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. All rights reserved.