Table 1 Background characteristics of boatmen by groups
From: An assessment of vulnerability to HIV infection of boatmen in Teknaf, Bangladesh
Variables | Deep Sea boatmen n = 300 | Day long fishing boatmen n = 104 | P- value | Non-fishing boatmen n = 29 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age in years | |||||
18 – 24 | 39.3 | 37.5 |  | 48.3 | 39.05 |
25–34 | 38.3 | 48.4 |  | 34.5 | 40.4 |
35+ | 22.3 | 14.4 | 0.120 | 17.2 | 20.1 |
Mean ± SD | 28.1 ± 8.6 | 26.2 ± 5.9 |  | 26.1 ± 10.6 |  |
Marital status | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Married | 66.0 | 70.2 | Â | 48.3 | 65.8 |
Single | 34.0 | 29.8 | 0.433 | 51.7 | 34.2 |
Education in years | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
No formal education | 76.0 | 66.3 | Â | 65.5 | 73.0 |
1–5 grade [primary] | 19.0 | 30.8 |  | 31.0 | 22.6 |
6–9 grade [secondary] | 5.0 | 2.9 | 0.037 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
Activities as boatmen | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Pilot | 30.7 | 12.5 | Â | 51.7 | 27.3 |
Helper | 26.0 | 12.5 | Â | 48.3 | 24.2 |
Fishermen | 27.0 | 62.5 | Â | 0 | 33.7 |
Engine man | 16.3 | 12.5 | 0.000 | 0 | 14.8 |
Monthly income in Taka | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
< US$ 44 | 13.3 | 22.1 | Â | 58.6 | 18.5 |
US$ 44–59 | 39.3 | 61.5 |  | 34.5 | 62.8 |
US$ 59+ | 47.3 | 16.3 | 0.000 | 6.9 | 18.7 |
Mean ± SD | 69 ± 34 | 52 ± 17 |  | 39 ± 24 |  |