Table 3 Socio demographic data on traditional healers in Addis Ababa, 2010
Socio demographic data | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Age in years | Â |
20-40 | 3(30.0) |
41-65 | 6(40.0) |
> 65 | 1(10.0) |
Marital status | Â |
Single | 5(50) |
Married | 5(50) |
Educational status | Â |
Religious education | 4(40.0) |
Religious education and grade 1-6 | 3(30.0) |
Religious education and grade 7-12 | 3(30.0) |
Types of practice conducted | Â |
Herbalist | 3(30.0) |
Herbalist and bonesetter | 7(70.0) |
Source of traditional healing practice | Â |
Apprentice hood to parents | 5(50.0) |
Family, apprentice hood with other person | 4(40.0) |
God gift, apprentice hood with other person | 1(10.0) |
Job other than TM | Â |
Yes | 6(60.0) |
No | 4(40.0) |
Do you had work before TM | Â |
Yes | 7(70.0) |
No | 3(30.0) |