Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the 387 respondents who participated in the survey in Mbale, Uganda.
| Variable | Respondents N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | |
| 19-24 | 49 (13) |
| 25-34 | 199 (51) |
| 35-44 | 113 (29) |
| 45 or more | 26 (07) |
| Place of residence | |
| Rural | 250 (65) |
| Urban | 137 (35) |
| Highest level of education | |
| No formal education | 25 (07) |
| Primary | 206 (53) |
| Secondary | 127 (33) |
| Tertiary | 29 (07) |
| Religion | |
| Catholic | 69 (18) |
| Protestant | 110 (28) |
| Muslim | 193 (50) |
| Other | 5 (04) |
| Marital status | |
| Unmarried (single) | 11 (03) |
| Married | 376 (97) |
| Occupation | |
| Builder | 26 (07) |
| Casual labourer | 26 (07) |
| Driver | 47 (12) |
| Farmer | 61 (16) |
| Mechanic | 32 (08) |
| Professional | 31 (08) |
| Trader | 143 (37) |
| Other | 21 (05) |