Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of respondents
Characteristic | Number (N = 1,568) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | 915 | 58.4 |
Female | 653 | 41.6 |
Male | ||
Age group (in years) | ||
15 – 24 | 410 | 26.1 |
25 – 34 | 595 | 37.9 |
35 – 49 | 563 | 35.9 |
Educational level | ||
No formal education | 142 | 9.1 |
Primary Education | 1,308 | 83.4 |
Secondary Education and above | 118 | 7.5 |
Marital status | ||
Married/cohabiting | 969 | 62.2 |
Single | 444 | 27.7 |
Divorced/separated/widowed | 155 | 10.1 |
Occupation | ||
Student | 56 | 3.6 |
Salaried employed | 36 | 2.3 |
Self-employed | 76 | 4.8 |
Peasant/farmer | 1,370 | 87.4 |
Others | 30 | 1.9 |
Radio ownership | ||
Yes | 1,211 | 77.2 |
No | 357 | 22.8 |