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Table 2 Demographic details of IDI participants

From: Exploring health providers’ and community perceptions and experiences with malaria tests in South-East Nigeria: a critical step towards appropriate treatment

Variable

N = 26n(%)

Facility type

 Public

11(42)

 Private

15(58)

Cadre of health worker

 Drug retailer/pharmacist

15(57)

 Nurse

2(8)

 Nursing assistant, CHEWS, Other cadres

9(35)

Age

 30 and less

6(23)

 31-41

8(31)

 42-51

8(31)

 52 and above

4(15)

Highest level of education

 Primary

2(8)

 Junior secondary

8(31)

 Senior secondary

0(0)

 School of Health

7(27)

 Tertiary

7(27)

 Refuse to answer

2(8)

Originally from region

 Yes

8(31)

Years worked at facility

 <1-5

14(54)

 6-10

6(23)

 11- 15

1(4)

 16 and above

5(18)

Number of years of professional training

 None

3(11)

 <1 yr -5 yrs

10(38)

 6 yrs-10 yrs

6(23)

 11 yrs- 15 yrs

2(8)

 16 yrs and above

5(18)