| Characteristics |
Frequency (%) |
| Sex |
| Male |
93 (39.0) |
| Female |
142(61.0) |
| Age group (years) |
| 11-20 |
55 (23.4) |
| 21-30 |
123 (52.3) |
| 31-40 |
46 (19.6) |
| 41-50 |
7 (3.0) |
| 51-60 |
4 (1.7) |
| Educational background |
| Illiterate |
32 (13.6) |
| Primary |
25 (10.6) |
| Secondary |
131 (55.8) |
| Tertiary |
47 (20.0) |
| Years in business |
| 1-5 |
166 (70.6) |
| 6-10 |
24 (10.2) |
| 11-15 |
24 (10.2) |
| >15 |
21 (9.0) |
| Medical examination |
| Yes |
131 (55.7) |
| No |
104 (44.3) |
| Total |
235 (100) |
|
| Regression and T-test statistical analysis: 95% Confidence interval of difference
at F cal >F tab (1.776>0.969) and t cal > t tab (6.5>5.0). |
| Table 1: Socio-demography of food handlers studied in Lagos. |
