Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of the Participants (N=219)
From: Perceived crime and traffic safety is related to physical activity among adults in Nigeria
Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Â | Â |
Women | 86 | 39.3 |
Men | 133 | 60.7 |
Age Group (years) | Â | Â |
2029 | 90 | 41.1 |
3039 | 78 | 35.6 |
4049 | 38 | 17.4 |
>50 | 13 | 5.9 |
Mean age ( SD) | 34.98.8 | Â |
Body Mass Index (Kgm -2 ) | Â | Â |
Underweight (<18.5) | 8 | 3.7 |
Normal Weight (18.5- 24.9) | 136 | 62.1 |
Overweight (2529.9) | 59 | 26.9 |
Obese (>30) | 16 | 7.3 |
Mean BMI ( SD) | 23.73.8 | Â |
Marital Status | Â | Â |
Married | 159 | 72.6 |
Single | 60 | 27.4 |
Ethnic group | Â | Â |
Hausa/Fulani | 74 | 33.8 |
Kanui/Shuwa | 49 | 22.4 |
Igbo | 35 | 16.0 |
Yoruba | 13 | 5.9 |
Others | 48 | 21.9 |
Religion | Â | Â |
Islam | 126 | 57.7 |
Christianity | 93 | 42.5 |
Educational level | Â | Â |
>Secondary School | 107 | 48.9 |
Secondary School | 78 | 35.6 |
<Secondary School | 34 | 15.6 |
Employment status | Â | Â |
Government/private employed | 86 | 39.3 |
Self employed | 72 | 32.9 |
Unemployed | 61 | 27.9 |
Monthly Income (Naira)* | Â | Â |
<15,000 | 57 | 29.7 |
16,000- 45,000 | 80 | 41.7 |
46,000- 90,000 | 37 | 19.3 |
>90,000 | 18 | 9.4 |