Table 2 Frequency distribution of selected socio-demographic characteristics of the participants (n = 180)
Demographic characteristic | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Age category (years) | ||
20-29 | 40 | 22.2 |
30-39 | 49 | 27.2 |
40-49 | 43 | 23.9 |
50-59 | 48 | 26.7 |
Sex | ||
Male | 78 | 42.8 |
Female | 102 | 57.2 |
Ethnicity | ||
Sinhalese | 177 | 98.3 |
Other | 03 | 01.7 |
Religion | ||
Buddhism | 177 | 98.3 |
Other | 03 | 01.7 |
Monthly family income in Rupees | ||
10,000 or less | 49 | 27.2 |
10,001-20,000 | 90 | 50.0 |
20,001-30,000 | 25 | 13.9 |
30,001-40,000 | 04 | 02.2 |
More than 40,000 | 12 | 06.7 |
Presence of a long standing illness of > 6 months | ||
Yes | 40 | 22.2 |
No | 140 | 77.8 |