Table 1 Sample characteristics of drug shop dispensers
Characteristics of dispensers | Dispensers (n = 26)a |
|---|---|
Age in years, median (IQR) | 42 (29–55) |
Sex | |
Female | 20 (77%) |
Male | 6 (23%) |
Highest education level | |
Primary school | 5 (19%) |
Secondary school, some post-secondary education, or other certificate | 13 (50%) |
University degree or diploma course | 8 (31%) |
Position at shop | |
Shop owner | 16 (62%) |
Shop staff | 10 (38%) |
Years working at a drug shop/pharmacy, median (IQR) | 8.5 (5–17) |
Shop location type | |
Urban | 20 (77%) |
Peri-urban | 6 (23%) |
Total number of shop staff | |
1 | 18 (69%) |
2 | 3 (12%) |
3+ | 5 (19%) |
Estimated number of customers that day | |
Total customers, median (IQR) | 24 (16.5–40) |
AGYW customers, median (IQR) | 6 (3–10) |