Presence and type of home thermometers in non-medical households compared to those households where a parent was a doctor or nurse
| Hg in glass, n (%) | Electronic (axillary), n (%) | Fever scan, n (%) | Ear thermometer, n (%) | No thermometer, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers (n = 126) | 9 (7) | 26 (21) | 37 (29) | 17 (13) | 37 (26) |
| Nurses (n = 62) | 25 (40) | 11 (18) | 4 (6) | 0 (0) | 22 (35) |
| Doctors (n = 77) | 25 (32) | 9 (12) | 4 (5) | 2 (2.5) | 37 (48) |
| Total (n = 265) | 59 (22) | 46 (17) | 45 (17) | 19 (7) | 96 (36) |