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Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of respondents

From: Perceptions and recommendations by scientists for a potential release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Nigeria

Variables

Frequency

Percentage (N = 164)

Age

<30

8

4.9

30-49

122

74.4

>49

34

20.7

Gender

Male

101

61.6

Female

59

36.0

Not reported

4

2.4

Number of children

None

17

10.4

1-3

103

62.8

4 and above

35

21.3

Not specified

9

5.5

Highest formal educational qualification

First degree/Higher diploma

20

12.2

Masters degree

75

45.7

Doctoral degree

67

40.9

Not reported

2

1.2

Years of experience in academia/research

5 or less

65

39.6

6-15

70

42.7

>15

27

16.5

Not reported

2

1.2