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Table 6 Data generated by questions using a six-point Likert continuum analysis involving calculating percentages from the raw data

From: Assessment of fish post-harvest losses in Tekeze dam and Lake Hashenge fishery associations: northern Ethiopia

Value statement

Percent responses (n a = 254)

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Long hours of setting gear before hauling causes high post-harvest quality loss

67.3

28.7

2.8

1.2

0

Fishers from distant fishing grounds land large quantities of spoiled fish

49.2

41.3

3.9

5.5

0

High post-harvest fish loss occurs during rainy season

47.2

34.3

14.2

4.3

0

The store is accessibly located to your fishing ground or area

4.7

9.4

5.1

14.6

66.1

Fish post-harvest loss and spoilage happens even after refrigerated

37.8

39.8

5.5

9.5

2

Small fishes are easily spoiled and cause low quality product

38.6

24.8

22

14.2

0.4

  1. aNumber of respondents