Table 1.
Respondents’ biographical information (n = 233)
| Characteristics | No of respondents | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Age in years |
|
|
| <36 |
12 |
5.2 |
| 36-45 |
43 |
18.5 |
| 46-55 |
85 |
36.5 |
| >55 |
93 |
39.9 |
|
Gender |
|
|
| Male |
225 |
96.6 |
| Female |
8 |
3.4 |
|
Highest level of education attained |
|
|
| No formal education |
3 |
1.3 |
| Primary |
116 |
49.8 |
| Secondary |
95 |
40.8 |
| Post-matric |
18 |
7.7 |
| Night school/Abet |
1 |
0.4 |
|
Job designation |
|
|
| Spray operator |
159 |
68.9 |
| Environmental health officer |
4 |
1.7 |
| Foreman |
37 |
15.9 |
| Team leader |
23 |
9.9 |
| Case investigator |
8 |
3.3 |
| Other |
2 |
0.9 |
|
Years of experience |
|
|
| 01 – 10 |
29 |
12.4 |
| 11 – 20 |
79 |
33.9 |
| 21 – 30 |
66 |
28.3 |
| 31 – 39 |
57 |
24.4 |
| Forgotten |
2 |
0.9 |
|
Work district |
|
|
| Mopani |
125 |
53.6 |
| Vhembe |
108 |
46.4 |
|
Home district |
|
|
| Capricorn |
5 |
2.2 |
| Mopani |
121 |
51.9 |
| Vhembe |
105 |
45.1 |
| Other | 2 | 0.9 |