Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants (N = 70)
| Characteristics | Frequency | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 49 | 70.00 |
| Female | 21 | 30.00 | |
| Age (years) | Mean = 54.21 SD = 15.89 Range 19-83 years | ||
| Marital status | Single | 19 | 27.10 |
| Married | 48 | 68.60 | |
| Divorced/Separated | 1 | 1.40 | |
| Widowed | 2 | 2.90 | |
| Living with family members | Spouse/Partner | 36 | 51.40 |
| Son-Daughter | 14 | 20.00 | |
| Father-Mother | 13 | 18.60 | |
| Other relatives | 7 | 10.00 | |
| Area for exercise (at home) | Yes | 59 | 84.30 |
| No | 11 | 15.70 | |
| Exercise equipment (at home) | Yes | 33 | 47.10 |
| No | 37 | 52.90 | |
| Exercise place (in village/community) | Yes | 57 | 81.40 |
| No | 13 | 18.60 | |
| Exercise buddy | Yes | 28 | 40.00 |
| No | 42 | 60.00 | |