Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants
Variable | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 233 | 42.4 |
Female | 316 | 57.6 |
Age (years) | ||
25–34 | 175 | 31.9 |
35–44 | 190 | 34.6 |
45–54 | 97 | 17.7 |
55–64 | 87 | 15.8 |
Education level | ||
Up to primary level | 446 | 81.2 |
Secondary level | 78 | 14.2 |
College and higher levels | 25 | 4.6 |
Employment status | ||
Employed (private and government) | 60 | 10.9 |
Self-employed | 473 | 86.2 |
Students | 16 | 2.9 |
Marital status | ||
Married/cohabiting | 356 | 64.8 |
Single | 136 | 25.1 |
Separated/divorced | 26 | 5.1 |
Widowed | 27 | 4.9 |