Table 4 Self-reported occupation of local citizens of three rural communities in Loja Province, Ecuador (n = 22, total; n = 13, male; n = 9, female)
From: Identifying health care access barriers in southern rural Ecuador
Variable | Male n (%) | Female n (%) | Total n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Type of work | |||
 Agriculture (self-employed) | 10 (77%) | 3 (33%) | 13 (59%) |
 Animal Farming | 8 (62%) | 6 (67%) | 14 (64%) |
 Agriculture (for company) | 1 (8%) | - | 1 (5%) |
 Mechanic | 1 (8%) | - | 1 (5%) |
 Fishing | 1 (8%) | - | 1 (5%) |
 Artisan | - | 5 (56%) | 5 (23%) |
 Water system | 3 (23%) | - | 3 (14%) |
 Driver | 1 (8%) | - | 1 (5%) |
 Teacher | - | 1 (11%) | 1 (5%) |
 Maid | - | 1 (11%) | 1 (5%) |
 Household chores | 3 (23%) | 9 (100%) | 12 (55%) |