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Characteristics of study participants
| Category | Participant datab |
|---|---|
| Age (range [yrs]) | 37.7 (24–60) |
| Nationality, Saudi Arabian (no.) | 0 |
| Occupationa (no.) | |
| Handler | 21 |
| Herder | 9 |
| Truck driver | 12 |
| Comorbidity (no.) | 3 |
| Handwashing after camel contact (no.) | 22 |
| Contact with MERS patient (no.) | 0 |
| Camel meat or milk consumption (no.) | 15 |
| Fever/cold within last 4 months (no.) | 6 |
| Tobacco use (no.) | 15 |
Some CWs had more than one role.
n = 30.
