Table 1.
Background and health-related characteristics of the participants (n = 480).
| Variable | Number (n) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | Less than 30 years 30 to 45 years Above 45 years |
190 165 125 |
39.6 34.4 26.0 |
| Gender | Male Female |
305 175 |
63.5 36.5 |
| Marital status | Married Unmarried * |
361 119 |
75.2 24.8 |
| Employment status | Public sector job Private job/self-employed/business Unemployed Retired |
195 111 102 72 |
40.6 23.1 21.3 15.0 |
| Education level | Up to high school University level |
179 301 |
37.3 62.7 |
| Income ** | Less than SAR 5000 SAR 5000 to 10,000 More than SAR 10,000 |
161 172 147 |
33.5 35.8 30.6 |
| Presence of any chronic diseases | Yes No |
124 356 |
25.8 74.2 |
| Previous participation in health research | Yes No |
73 407 |
15.2 84.8 |
* Unmarried: single, divorced, separated, and widowed. ** USD 1 = 3.75.