Table 4 Frequency distribution of scorpion stings according to occupation in tropical areas of Kermanshah
City | Ghasre-Shirin | Sarpol-e Zahab | Gilan-e Gharb | Total | Statistical test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Occupation | Frequency (%) | Frequency (%) | Frequency (%) | Frequency (%) | |
Employee | 15 (4.6) | 15 (2.8) | 16 (5.5) | 46 (4.0) | χ 2 = 174.90 |
Worker | 13 (4.0) | 23 (4.3) | 23 (8.0) | 59 (5.1) | p < 0.001 |
Farmer | 19 (5.8) | 64 (11.9) | 35 (12.1) | 118 (10.3) | Df = 14 |
Military | 111 (34.2) | 36 (6.7) | 16 (5.5) | 163 (14.2) | |
Unemployed | 27 (8.3) | 33 (6.2) | 45 (15.6) | 105 (9.1) | |
Housekeeper | 61 (18.8) | 183 (34.1) | 82 (28.4) | 326 (28.3) | |
Self-employment | 30 (9.2) | 78 (14.6) | 27 (9.3) | 135 (11.7) | |
Student | 49 (15.1) | 104 (19.4) | 45 (15.6) | 198 (17.2) |