Bacterial and Parasitic Assessment from Fingernails in Debre Markos, Northwest Ethiopia

Table 1

Sociodemographic characteristics of food handlers () working at food service establishments in Debre Markos University (1st January 2015 to 31st June 2016).

Sociodemographic characteristics	Frequency	Percent (%)
Sex
Male	67	30.5
Female	153	69.5
Age in years
≤20	20	9.1
21–30	189	85.9
31–40	6	2.7
41–50	5	2.3
Educational level
Primary (1–8)	64	29.1
Secondary (9–12)	71	32.3
Postsecondary(>12)	85	38.6
Service years
<1	51	23.2
1-2	101	45.9
>2	68	30.9
Certified in food preparation and handling
Yes	34	15.5
No	186	84.5
Medical check-up
Yes	138	62.7
No	82	37.3