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Table 1 Socio-demographic variables of the healthcare workers

From: Knowledge about childhood autism and opinion among healthcare workers on availability of facilities and law caring for the needs and rights of children with childhood autism and other developmental disorders in Nigeria

Socio-demographic Variables

N (%)

Age Group (Years)

 

20 – 29

28 (20.9)

30 – 39

57 (42.5)

40 – 49

44 (32.8)

50 and Above

5 (3.7)

Gender

 

Male

71 (53.0)

Female

63 (47.0)

Marital Status

 

Single

38 (28.4)

Married

91 (67.9)

Separated/Divorced

1 (0.7)

Widowed

4 (3.0)

Area of Specialty

 

Pediatrics

21 (15.7)

Psychiatry

113 (84.3)

Working Experience (Years)

 

1 – 5

61 (45.5)

6 – 10

9 (6.7)

11 – 15

16 (11.9)

16 – 20

41 (30.6)

20 and Above

7 (5.2)

Geographical Region

 

South East

62 (46.3)

South-South

72 (53.7)

Previous Involvement with Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

 

Previous Involvement

65 (48.5)

No Previous Involvement

69 (51.5)