Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants (N = 240)
| Socio-demographic variables | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | ||
| < 25 | 40 | 16.7 |
| 25–34 | 83 | 34.6 |
| 35–44 | 52 | 21.7 |
| 45–54 | 34 | 14.2 |
| ≥ 55 | 31 | 12.9 |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 70 | 29.2 |
| Male | 170 | 70.8 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 116 | 48.3 |
| Married | 105 | 43.8 |
| Separated/widowed/divorce | 19 | 7.9 |
| Occupation | ||
| Unemployed | 16 | 6.7 |
| Student | 30 | 12.5 |
| Informal sector | 174 | 72.5 |
| Formal sector | 10 | 4.2 |
| Retired | 10 | 4.2 |
| Level of education | ||
| None | 37 | 15.4 |
| Primary | 24 | 10.0 |
| Secondary | 132 | 55.0 |
| Tertiary | 47 | 19.6 |
| Smoking and substance use | ||
| Cigarette smoking | 51 | 21.4 |
| Alcohol use | 77 | 32.1 |
| Family history | ||
| Diabetes | 25 | 10.4 |
| Hypertension | 36 | 15.0 |