Table 2.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants of the focus groups (n 52)
| Characteristic | Number of participants | Percentage of participants |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 27 | 52 |
| Male | 25 | 48 |
| Age | ||
| 18–25 | 9 | 17 |
| 26–35 | 22 | 42 |
| 36–45 | 12 | 23 |
| 46–60 | 4 | 8 |
| Older than 60 | 5 | 10 |
| Educational level | ||
| Primary school | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary school | 31 | 60 |
| Technical education | 5 | 10 |
| University degree | 10 | 19 |
| Postgraduate studies | 5 | 9 |
| Socio-economic level(24) | ||
| Low | 20 | 39 |
| Medium | 24 | 46 |
| High | 8 | 15 |
| BMI based on self-reported weight and height | ||
| Normal weight | 24 | 47 |
| Overweight | 19 | 37 |
| Obesity | 8 | 16 |