Table 2.
Socioeconomic profile of participants from the Alegria and Sardinha communities, Timbiras, Maranhão (n = 58)
| Variable | Alegria Community (n = 26) | Sardinha Community (n = 32) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex - female | 24 | 31 | 55 |
| Sex - male | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Participants aged between 20 and 50 years | 22 | 15 | 37 |
| Participants aged > 60 years | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Length of residence > 10 years | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| Always resided in the community | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Elementary school | 21 | 27 | 48 |
| High school (complete/incomplete) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Illiterate | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Income < 1 minimum wage | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| Income = 1 minimum wage | 6 | 20 | 26 |
| Retired | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Retired and babaçu breaker | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Homemaker and babaçu breaker | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Farmer and babaçu breaker | 6 | 8 | 14 |