Table 7 Description of model’s variable

Dependent variable

Categories

Awareness

Awareness of mould infection in maize and groundnuts

1 = Yes, 0 = Otherwise

Explanatory variables

Categories

Education

Highest education level reached

1 = High school and above, 0 = Less than high school

Age

Respondent’s age

1 = 35 years old and above, 0 = less than 35 years old

Income

Household annual income

1 = Above U$D 66.7, 0 = Below U$D 66.7

Gender

Gender of respondents

1 = Male, 0 = Female

Marital status

Marital status of respondents

1 = Married, 0 = Single, divorced or widow