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Table 2 Sample description (n = 2760)

From: Factors influencing psychological distress during a disease epidemic: Data from Australia's first outbreak of equine influenza

  

n

%

Gender (n = 2736)

Male

410

14.9

 

Female

2326

84.3

Age category (n = 2740)

Under 16

36

1.3

 

16–24

224

8.1

 

25–34

482

17.5

 

35–44

908

32.9

 

45–54

771

27.9

 

55–64

277

10.0

 

65–74

39

1.4

 

75+

3

0.1

Number of children (n = 2700)

0

1625

58.9

 

1

436

15.8

 

2

447

16.2

 

3

136

4.9

 

4+

56

2.0

Educational qualifications (n = 2721)

None

65

2.4

 

School certificate

407

14.8

 

HSC

394

14.3

 

TAFE/Vocational

746

27.0

 

University/Tertiary

1109

40.2

Australian State/Territory (n = 2748)

NSW

1303

47.2

 

Qld.

556

20.1

 

ACT

38

1.4

 

NT

4

0.1

 

Vic.

562

20.4

 

Tas.

68

2.5

 

SA

160

5.8

 

WA

57

2.1

Industry sector (n = 2758)

Recreational

819

29.7

 

Harness racing

139

5.0

 

Thoroughbred racing

65

2.4

 

Equestrian

734

26.6

 

Stabling/Agistment

49

1.8

 

Veterinary/health

47

1.7

 

Breeding/Stud

429

15.5

 

Farrier

22

0.8

 

Commercial

195

7.1

 

Multiple sectors

199

7.2

 

Other

60

2.2

EI control zone (n = 2668)

White Zones

836

30.3

 

Green Zones

335

12.1

 

Amber Zones

320

11.6

 

Red Zones

621

22.5

 

Purple Zone

556

20.1

Income linked to horse-related industry (n= 2740)

Yes

632

22.9

 

No

2108

76.4

  1. Total count = 2760 unless otherwise given in brackets