Table 4 Relationship between PPMVs Characteristics & Knowledge of Common Childhood Illnesses Management
Variables (N = 374) | Good (%) | Poor (%) | X2 | P- Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (Years) | 9.80 | 0.044* | ||
20 & Below | 2 (10.5) | 17 (89.5) | ||
21 – 30 | 31 (20.3) | 122 (79.7) | ||
31 – 40 | 41 (34.2) | 79 (65.8) | ||
41 – 50 | 16 (30.2) | 37 (69.8) | ||
51 & Above | 8 (30.8) | 18 (69.2) | ||
Gender | 2.28 | 0.131 | ||
Male | 51 (23.5) | 166 (76.5) | ||
Female | 47 (30.5) | 107 (69.5) | ||
State of Residence | 46.52 | < 0.001* | ||
Ebonyi | 20 (10.7) | 167 (89.3) | ||
Kaduna | 78 (41.7) | 109 (58.3) | ||
Highest level of Education | 44.88 | < 0.001* | ||
None | 1 (33.3) | 2 (66.7) | ||
Primary | 2 (14.3) | 12 (85.7) | ||
Secondary | 15 (9.4) | 114 (90.6) | ||
Tertiary | 80 (40.4) | 118 (59.6) | ||
Health Training Background | 27.14 | < 0.001* | ||
Yes | 59 (41.3) | 84 (58.7) | ||
No | 39 (16.9) | 192 (83.1) | ||
Years of Practice | 2.58 | 0.108 | ||
1 – 9 years | 53 (24.0) | 168 (76.0) | ||
≥10 years | 42 (31.8) | 90 (68.2) | ||
Designation | 5.62 | 0.060 | ||
Apprentice | 87 (28.3) | 220 (71.7) | ||
Employee | 4 (10.5) | 34 (89.5) | ||
Outlet Owner | 7 (24.1) | 22 (75.9) |