Table 1 Characteristics of Licensed Chemical Shop and Pharmaceutical Attendants in the Kintampo North Municipality and South District
Variable | Urban Shops | Rural Shops | All Shops |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Shops | 32 | 31 | 63 |
Average Age (Range) | 41.8 (20–73) | 42.0 (18–65) | 41.9 (18–73) |
Experience in years (Range) | 12.0 (2–30) | 13.0 (1–30) | 12.5 (1–30) |
Gender %, Male | 93.8 | 71.0 | 82.5 |
Type of Drug Outlet %, Licensed Chemical Shop | 90.6 | 100.0 | 95.2 |
Sales Record %, Keeps Record | 84.4 | 51.6 | 68.3 |
Level of Education %, Above Secondary Education | 81.3 | 48.4 | 65.1 |
Professional Drug-Dispensing Qualification %, Has Qualification | 43.8 | 38.7 | 41.3 |
Malaria Treatment Trained in Past 6 Months %, Attended Training | 84.3 | 71.0 | 77.8 |