Table 2 Migration characteristics of the study participants
From: Malaria among foreign migrant workers in Savannakhet Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Characteristics and behavior | Number (n = 391) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Migration to the study site | ||
With friend | 141 | 36.1 |
With family member | 130 | 33.2 |
Alone | 118 | 30.2 |
With company staff | 2 | 0.5 |
Length of stay in the study site in days, median (interquartile range) | 405 (183 to 1207) | |
Experience of working in a province other than the study province | ||
Yes | 55a | 14.1 |
No | 336 | 85.9 |
Unknown | 1 | 0.3 |
Experience of working in a foreign country other than Lao PDR | ||
Yes | 28b | 7.2 |
No | 362 | 92.6 |
Unknown | 1 | 0.3 |