Table 7.
Sociodemographic characteristics of respondents (N = 360)
| Characteristics | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 146 | 40.6 |
| Female | 214 | 59.4 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Malay | 287 | 79.7 |
| Chinese | 43 | 11.9 |
| Indian | 12 | 3.3 |
| Others | 18 | 5.0 |
| Age | ||
| 18–19 years old | 14 | 3.9 |
| 20–25 years old | 300 | 83.3 |
| 26–29 years old | 46 | 12.7 |
| Education level | ||
| No formal education | 2 | 0.6 |
| Secondary (SPM/STPM) | 53 | 14.7 |
| Diploma/certificate | 40 | 11.1 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 239 | 66.4 |
| Master’s degree | 14 | 3.9 |
| Others | 12 | 3.3 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 330 | 91.7 |
| Married | 28 | 7.8 |
| Divorced | 2 | 0.6 |
| Monthly income | ||
| Less than RM1,500 | 270 | 75.0 |
| Greater than RM1,500 | 90 | 25.0 |
| Income affected in view of COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| Increased | 30 | 8.3 |
| No changes | 177 | 49.2 |
| Reduced | 153 | 42.5 |
| Number of family members | ||
| 1–4 | 94 | 26.1 |
| 5–8 | 231 | 64.2 |
| 9–12 | 33 | 9.2 |
| More than 12 | 2 | 0.6 |