Adherence to malaria rapid diagnostic test result among healthcare workers in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria

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Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of health care workers in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria (N = 262)

Characteristics	Frequency	Percentage
Age (years)
< 30	98	37.4
30–39	107	40.8
40–49	47	17.9
≥ 50	10	3.8
Sex
Female	155	59.2
Male	107	40.8
Marital status
Single	63	24.0
Married	186	71.0
Divorced	6	2.3
Widowed	7	2.7
Professional cadre
CHW	112	42.7
Nurses	65	24.8
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technicians	46	17.6
Medical Doctor	32	12.2
Pharmacy Technician	7	2.7
Professional qualification
Certificate^a	39	14.9
Diploma	178	67.9
Degree/HND	45	17.2
Years of practice
< 5	118	45.0
5–9	77	29.4
≥ 10	67	25.6
Facility type
Primary	190	72.5
Secondary	72	27.5

CHW Community Health Extension Workers and Community Health Officers, HND Higher National Diploma
^aCertificate in Junior Community Health Extension Worker

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