Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of study participants
| Variable | Variable level/group | Frequency | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential area | Mtendere | 159 | 7.80 |
| Kaunda square | 208 | 10.20 | |
| Chelstone | 166 | 8.10 | |
| Kalingalinga | 177 | 8.70 | |
| Chainda | 221 | 10.80 | |
| Chipata | 187 | 9.20 | |
| Ng’ombe | 179 | 8.80 | |
| Matero | 201 | 9.90 | |
| George | 195 | 9.60 | |
| Kanyama | 199 | 9.80 | |
| Chawama | 146 | 7.10 | |
| Gender | Male | 950 | 46.60 |
| Female | 1088 | 53.40 | |
| Age group (years) | 18–25 | 476 | 23.40 |
| 26–30 | 461 | 22.60 | |
| 31–35 | 563 | 27.60 | |
| Above 35 | 538 | 26.40 | |
| Marital status | Unmarried | 860 | 42.20 |
| Married | 1178 | 57.80 | |
| Level of education | Up to primary level | 568 | 27.90 |
| Secondary and above | 1470 | 72.10 | |
| Monthly expenditure | Below 195 USD | 1874 | 91.90 |
| 195 USD and above | 164 | 8.10 |