Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of study participants during the assessment of acceptability of a cultural song as a community engagement medium in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
| Characteristics of study participants | Expert survey N = 40 (%) | Community survey N = 54 (%) | Community dialogues N = 100 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (in years) | |||
| Median age | 36 (23–66) | 43 (18–78) | 43 (18–78) |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 29 (72) | 37 (69) | 69 (69) |
| Position/Role | |||
| Scientist | 26 (65) | N/A | N/A |
| Malaria control programme | 11 (27) | N/A | N/A |
| Educator | 3 (8) | N/A | N/A |
| Induna (headsman) | N/A | N/A | 2 (2) |
| Heads of households | N/A | 17 (31) | 40 (40) |
| Unemployed | N/A | 36 (67) | 47 (47) |
| Some form of education | N/A | 35 (65) | 60 (60) |