Table 1.
The demographics of the participants (n = 41).
| Demographic factor | Count (Percentage) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex: | ||
| Male | 10 (24%) | |
| Female | 31 (76%) | |
| Age: | ||
| 18–29 years | 9 (22%) | |
| 30–39 years | 9 (22%) | |
| 40–49 years | 5 (12%) | |
| 50–64 years | 13 (32%) | |
| 65 + years | 5 (12%) | |
| Occupation: | ||
| University of Sydney student | 11 (27%) | |
| University of Sydney staff | 2 (5%) | |
| Other: | 28 (68%) | |
| Working in the animal health and welfare sector | 5 (18%) | |
| Working in the wildlife sector or for a zoo | 4 (14%) | |
| Practicing veterinarians | 4 (14%) | |
| Interested members of the general public | 3 (11%) | |
| Members of industry | 2 (7%) | |
| Working in the pet and pet food industry | 1 (4%) | |
| Working in engineering | 1 (4%) | |
| Did not report their profession | 8 (28%) |