Table 1 Basic characteristics of pet owners recruited from veterinary clinics in Singapore.
Characteristics | Total (N = 1080) | Own cat(s) (N = 408) | Do not own any cat (N = 672) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age group, N(%) | |||
21–34 years | 399 (36.9) | 167 (40.9) | 232 (34.5) |
35–49 years | 382 (35.4) | 145 (35.5) | 237 (35.3) |
≥ 50 years | 299 (27.7) | 96 (23.5) | 203 (30.2) |
Gender, N(%) | |||
Male | 390 (36.1) | 133 (32.6) | 257 (38.2) |
Female | 690 (63.9) | 275 (67.4) | 415 (61.8) |
Ethnic group, N(%) | |||
Chinese | 798 (73.9) | 237 (58.1) | 561 (83.5) |
Malay | 91 (8.4) | 90 (22.1) | 1 (0.2) |
Indian | 70 (6.5) | 22 (5.4) | 48 (7.1) |
Others | 121 (11.2) | 59 (14.5) | 62 (9.2) |
Educational level, N(%) | |||
Lower educated (GCE A-Level and below) | 141 (13.1) | 51 (12.5) | 90 (13.4) |
Higher educated (Diploma and above) | 939 (86.9) | 357 (87.5) | 582 (86.6) |
Years of experience as a cat/dog owner, N(%) | |||
Less than 10 years | 535 (49.5) | 225 (55.2) | 310 (46.1) |
10 years and above | 545 (50.5) | 183 (44.9) | 362 (53.9) |
Received antibiotics for pet during last veterinary consult, N(%) | |||
Yes | 415 (38.4) | 162 (39.7) | 253 (37.7) |
