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Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of study participants (N = 277)
| Characteristics | Response categories | Number (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years | Less than 26 years | 46(16.6) |
| 26–30 years | 57(20.6) | |
| 31–35 years | 35(12.6) | |
| 36–40 years | 46(16.6) | |
| 41 and years | 93(33.6) | |
| Years of education | No formal education | 16(5.8) |
| Grade 1–10 | 154(55.6) | |
| Above grade 10 | 107(38.6) | |
| Occupation of respondent | Housewife | 244(88.1) |
| Working women | 30(10.8) | |
| Students | 2(.7) | |
| Husband’s education (n = 272) | No formal education | 13(4.7) |
| Grade 1 to 10 | 244(88.1) | |
| Above grade 10 | 13(4.7) | |
| Husband’s monthly income PKR(n = 212) | < 10001 | 55(19.9) |
| 10001–30000 | 107(38.6) | |
| 30001> | 50(18.1) | |
| Total earning members in family | 0-1 family members | 173(62.5) |
| 2 & above | 100(36.1) | |
| Total monthly income (n = 197) | < 10001 | 38(13.7) |
| 10001–30000 | 72(26) | |
| 300001> | 87(31.4) | |
| Family system | Joint family | 113(40.8) |
| Nuclear family | 164(59.2) | |
| Presence of any physical or mental illness | No | 212(76.5) |
| Yes | 62(22.4) |
