Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents (N = 2379)
| Socio-demographic characteristics | Mean (±Std Dev) or percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years |
|
51.1(±16.9) |
| Gender |
Male |
43.3 |
| Female |
56.7 |
|
| Ethnicity |
Malay |
78.3 |
| Chinese |
14.0 |
|
| Indian/Others |
7.7 |
|
| Marital Status |
Single/Never Married |
14.2 |
| Married |
76.3 |
|
| Divorced/Separated |
0.9 |
|
| Widowed |
8.6 |
|
| Highest Education Level |
Primary/Secondary |
93.4 |
| Post secondary |
6.6 |
|
| Monthly Income |
Below RM 1000 |
44.1 |
| RM 1000 and above | 55.9 |