Table 1.
Characteristics of informants in the focus group discussions
| FGD | Informants (n) | Employment status | Mean age, years (range) | Mean number of children (range) | Geographic area in Karachi and SES | Schooling in years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Housewives | 33.7 (25–40) | 2.0 (1–5) | Haideri, Aysha, Manzil (middle SES) | 10 to 14 years |
| 2 | 5 | Employed | 45.0 (40–60) | 2.6 (2–3) | Defense (upper SES) | 12 to 16 years |
| 3 | 5 | Housewives | 30.2 (27–34) | 0.6 (0–2) | Koi Goth (lower and middle SES) | 10 to 16 years |
| 4 | 6 | Employed | 36.2 (25–45) | 1.7 (0–3) | Nazimabad, Karimabad (middle and upper SES) | 12 to 16 years |
| 5 | 5 | Temporary work | 44.6 (38–53) | 2.6 (0–5) | Orangi town (lower SES) | No formal schooling |
Abbreviations: FGD, focus group discussions; SES, socioeconomic status.