Table 2.
Social-demographic characteristics of pet owners interviewed for the KAP survey about rabies in 2024 (n = 1455).
| Characteristics | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age <30 | 48 | 3.30 |
| 30-50 | 623 | 42.82 |
| >50 | 784 | 53.88 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 965 | 66.32 |
| Female | 490 | 33.68 |
| Educational levels | ||
| Primary school | 435 | 29.9 |
| Secondary school | 639 | 43.92 |
| High school | 304 | 20.89 |
| Intermediate/College | 31 | 2.13 |
| University | 43 | 2.96 |
| Postgraduate | 3 | 0.21 |
| Occupations | ||
| Authority personnel | 65 | 4.47 |
| Business | 143 | 9.83 |
| Farmer | 1049 | 72.10 |
| Private enterprise officer | 23 | 1.58 |
| Soldier | 5 | 0.34 |
| Others | 170 | 11.68 |
| Number of family members per household | ||
| <3 | 306 | 21.03 |
| 3-5 | 982 | 67.49 |
| >5 | 167 | 11.48 |
| Total number of pets per household | ||
| <3 | 787 | 54.09 |
| 3-5 | 517 | 35.53 |
| >5 | 151 | 10.38 |
KAP = Knowledge, attitude, and practice