Table 1.
Characteristics of the snakebite victims with persisting health complications following snakebite (N=112)
| Characteristic | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 62 | 55.4 |
| Female | 50 | 44.6 |
| Age group | ||
| 1–39 years | 44 | 39.3 |
| ≥40 years | 68 | 60.7 |
| Highest level of education | ||
| Primary education | 53 | 47.3 |
| Beyond primary education | 59 | 52.7 |
| Type of occupation | ||
| Farming and outdoor work | 72 | 64.3 |
| Indoor work | 5 | 4.5 |
| Housewife | 23 | 20.5 |
| None | 12 | 10.7 |
| Income level | ||
| ≤Rs. 20,000 | 96 | 85.7 |
| >Rs. 20,000 | 16 | 14.3 |
| Responsible snake | ||
| Cobra | 15 | 13.4 |
| Russell’s viper | 33 | 29.5 |
| Hump-nosed viper | 2 | 1.8 |
| Common krait | 4 | 3.6 |
| Nonvenomous | 9 | 8.0 |
| Not identified | 49 | 43.8 |
| Total | 112 | 100.0 |
Abbreviation: Rs., Sri Lankan Rupees.