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Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of the 18 community health workers

From: Experiences and perspectives of community health workers from implementing treatment for schistosomiasis using the community directed intervention strategy in an informal settlement in Kisumu City, western Kenya

Description

Frequency (N = 18)

Percentage (%)

Gender

 Male

8

44.4

 Female

10

55.6

Age in years

 20-24

2

11.1

 25-29

4

22.2

 30-34

8

44.4

 35-39

4

22.2

Educational level

 Primary educationa

0

0

 Secondary educationa

14

77.8

 College

4

22.2

Marital status

 Single

4

22.2

 Married

13

72.2

 Separated

1

5.6

Religion

 Christianity

18

100

Number of Health Trainings

 1-2 trainings

0

0

  ≥ 3 trainings

18

100

Occupation

 Volunteer work

7

38.9

 Unskilled labour

3

16.7

 Small business

8

44.4

  1. aAttended primary or secondary education even if the level was not completed