Table 2.
Baseline characteristics for men and women: prevalence (%)
| Variable | Men (n=530) | Women (n=795) |
|---|---|---|
| Current smoker* | 65.5 | 20.1 |
| Level of education | ||
| None** | 28.6 | 21.5 |
| ≤10th grade** | 32.8 | 39.6 |
| 10th grade and above | 38.5 | 38.9 |
| HIV infection status | 13.0 | 10.9 |
| Age-group (years) | ||
| 25-<35 | 34.5 | 35.1 |
| 35-<45 | 24.9 | 29.4 |
| 45-<55 | 24.3 | 22.5 |
| 55-<65 | 16.2 | 13.0 |
| Employed* | 60.7 | 42.1 |
| Intake of alcohol above the recommended levels*,‡ | 22.8 | 6.9 |
| Child aged <11 years at home* | 50.4 | 63.4 |
| Urbanization level | ||
| Rural (under tribal law) | 25.7 | 30.4 |
| Commercial farm areas | 16.8 | 15.7 |
| Informal settlements (squatter camps) | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Urban (established housing in townships) | 31.9 | 28.1 |
| Upper urban (main town areas) | 9.1 | 9.2 |
*p<0.001;
*p<0.05;
‡Based on gender-specific guidelines: men >30 g/day and women >15 g/day (31)