Table -II.
Demographic details of the brucellosis positive patients (n=576)
| Characteristic | (n) | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 445 | 77.3 |
| Female | 131 | 22.7 |
| Age Categories | ||
| <19 years | 19 | 3.3 |
| 20-39 years | 320 | 55.5 |
| 40-59 years | 126 | 21.9 |
| 60-69 years | 77 | 13.4 |
| >70 years | 34 | 5.9 |
| Nationality | ||
| Saudis | 473 | 82.1 |
| Expatriate | 103 | 17.9 |
| Level of Education | ||
| Illiterate | 289 | 50.2 |
| Primary school | 178 | 30.9 |
| High school and above | 109 | 18.9 |
| Duration of work (years) | ||
| <10 | 70 | 12.2 |
| 10-20 | 476 | 82.6 |
| >20 | 30 | 5.2 |
| Direct contact with animal | ||
| Yes | 485 | 84.2 |
| No | 91 | 15.8 |
| Abattoir Exposure | ||
| Yes | 79 | 13.7 |
| No | 497 | 86.3 |
| Consumption of Unpasteurized/ raw milk & milk products | ||
| Yes | 464 | 80.6 |
| No | 112 | 19.4 |