Table-2.
Demographic characteristics of cattle handlers at Oko-Oba Agege Abattoir in Lagos, South West Nigeria, May, 2017.
| Characteristic | Female (n=35) | Male (n=121) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Mean±standard deviation) | 24.5±6.0 | 32.5±7.2 | |
| Marital Status | |||
| Single | 12 (34.3) | 30 (24.8) | 42 (26.9) |
| Married | 18 (51.4) | 91 (75.2) | 109 (69.9) |
| Widowed | 5 (14.3) | 0 (0) | 5 (3.2) |
| Education | |||
| Primary | 25 (71.4) | 40 (33.1) | 65 (41.7) |
| Secondary | 7 (20) | 60 (49.6) | 67 (42.9) |
| Tertiary | 3 (8.6) | 8 (6.6) | 11 (7.1) |
| Others (Quran) | 0 (0) | 13 (10.7) | 13 (8.3) |
| Work duration (years) | |||
| 1-2 | 20 (57.1) | 23 (19.0) | 43 (27.6) |
| 3-5 | 5 (14.3%) | 38 (31.4%) | 43 (27.6) |
| >6 | 10 (28.6%) | 60 (49.6%) | 70 (44.9) |