Table 3.
Demographic and exposure characteristics of the Rift Valley fever confirmed human cases, Kenya, May–June 2018
| Characteristic | Frequency (n = 25) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Visited health facility | ||
| Yes | 14 | 56 |
| Admitted | 9 | 64 |
| Not admitted | 11 | 36 |
| No | 11 | 44 |
| Occupation | ||
| Herdsman/woman | 19 | 76 |
| Unemployed | 6 | 24 |
| Level education | ||
| No formal education | 16 | 64 |
| Primary incomplete | 6 | 24 |
| Secondary | 3 | 12 |
| Source of exposure | ||
| Camels | 15 | 60 |
| Goat | 12 | 48 |
| Sheep | 1 | 4 |
| Type of exposure | ||
| Consumed meat | 16 | 64 |
| Consumed raw milk | 7 | 28 |
| Handling and preparation of meat for cooking | 7 | 28 |
| Sheltered with herd | 5 | 20 |
| Handled aborted fetus | 4 | 16 |
| Handling carcass | 4 | 16 |
| Touch blood tissue | 4 | 16 |
| Assisted birthing process | 3 | 12 |
| Skinning | 3 | 12 |
| Slaughter | 2 | 8 |
| Treating sick animals | 2 | 8 |
| Contact with hides and skins | 1 | 4 |