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Summary of demographic characteristics of participants.
| Characteristic | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Female | 5 (13.9%) |
| Male | 31 (86.1%) |
| Type of healer | |
| Herbalist | 8 (22.2%) |
| Shrine priest | 8 (22.2%) |
| Mallam | 10 (27.8%) |
| Pastor | 10 (27.8%) |
| Mean age | 54.6 years |
| Mean years of practice | 28.1 years |
