Table 1.
Characteristics of study sample (Total sample = 4500)
| Characteristics | N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age group |
<30 |
611 (13.6) |
| 30-39 |
1401 (31.1) |
|
| 40-49 |
1531 (34.0) |
|
| < = 50 |
957 (21.3) |
|
| Highest education attained |
Primary |
682 (15.2) |
| Secondary |
1363 (30.3) |
|
| High school |
1357 (30.2) |
|
| Higher than high school |
1088 (24.2) |
|
| Occupation |
Government officers |
843 (18.7) |
| Workers/handicraft |
434 (9.6) |
|
| Small trade |
1079 (24.0) |
|
| Un-employed/House-wife/Retired |
1554 (34.5) |
|
| Other |
590 (13.2) |
|
| Marital status |
Live with husband |
4087 (90.8) |
| Separated/Divorced |
261 (5.8) |
|
| Widower | 152 (3.4) | |