Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of religious leaders
Overall | ||
|---|---|---|
n | % | |
Sex | ||
Male | 32 | 62.8 |
Female | 19 | 37.2 |
Population group | ||
White | 4 | 7.8 |
Black African | 46 | 90.2 |
Mixed ancestry | 1 | 2 |
Age | ||
< 20 years old | 1 | 2 |
20-29 years old | 15 | 29.4 |
30-39 years old | 16 | 31.3 |
40-49 years old | 10 | 19.6 |
50-59 years old | 8 | 15.7 |
≥ 60 years old | 1 | 2 |
Level of education | ||
Primary school completed | 2 | 3.9 |
Secondary school completed | 5 | 9.8 |
Some high school | 4 | 7.8 |
High school completed | 13 | 25.5 |
More than high school | 27 | 53 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 23 | 45.1 |
Married | 24 | 47.1 |
Widow | 2 | 3.9 |
Divorced | 2 | 3.9 |
Cohabiting | _ | _ |
Role in the institution | ||
Pastor | 13 | 26 |
Teacher | 5 | 10 |
Elder | 8 | 16 |
Health professional | _ | _ |
Youth worker/youth leader | 16 | 32 |
Other | 8 | 16 |
How long have you been associated with the church | ||
Less than a year | 2 | 4 |
1-5 years | 7 | 14 |
5-10 years | 8 | 16 |
More than 10 years | 33 | 66 |