Table 1 Characteristics of the study populations in Zatta and Adibrobo, central Côte d'Ivoire
From: Social and cultural aspects of 'malaria' and its control in central Côte d'Ivoire
Variables | Zatta (n = 168) | Adibrobo (n = 64) | Total (n = 232) |
|---|---|---|---|
Ethnic group | |||
Baoulé | 133 (79%) | 7 (11%) | 140 (60%) |
Agni | 3 (2%) | 50 (78%) | 53 (23%) |
Dioula | 17 (10%) | 0 | 17 (7%) |
Others | 15 (9%) | 7 (11%) | 22 (10%) |
Gender | |||
Male | 78 (46%) | 32 (50%) | 110 (47%) |
Female | 90 (54%) | 32 (50%) | 122 (53%) |
Age (years) | |||
15–29 | 49 (29%) | 14 (22%) | 63 (27%) |
30–40 | 69 (41%) | 19 (30%) | 88 (38%) |
>40 | 50 (30%) | 31 (48%) | 81 (35%) |
Religion | |||
Christian | 101 (60%) | 54 (84%) | 155 (67%) |
Muslim | 25 (15%) | 1 (2%) | 26 (11%) |
Local religions | 37 (22%) | 9 (14%) | 46 (20%) |
Others | 4 (3%) | 0 | 4 (2%) |
Education | |||
Illiterate | 81 (49%) | 34 (53%) | 115 (50%) |
Primary school | 52 (32%) | 13 (20%) | 65 (28%) |
Secondary school | 32 (20%) | 17 (27%) | 49 (22%) |
Profession | |||
Farmers | 132 (78%) | 54 (84%) | 186 (80%) |
Craftsman | 19 (11%) | 1 (2%) | 12 (5%) |
Cotton factory worker | 8 (5%) | 6 (9%) | 14 (6%) |
Retailer | 9 (6%) | 3 (5%) | 20 (9%) |