Table 1. Sample Characteristics.
| Variable | Total (n, %) |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| (<40 years) | 480 (27.5%) |
| (40-50 years) | 978 (56%) |
| (>50 years) | 280 (16%) |
| Missing | 5 (<0.5%) |
| Ethnicity | |
| Black (n,%) | 1,464 (84%) |
| White, Indian, or Coloured (n,%) | 279 (16%) |
| Education | |
| <12 yrs (n=637) (n,%) | 637 (36.5%) |
| 12+ yrs (n=1,042) (n,%) | 1,042 (60%) |
| Missing | 64 (<0.5%) |
| Social Class Distribution | |
| First Quintile (Lowest) | 306 (17.5%) |
| Second Quintile | 372 (21%) |
| Third Quintile | 630 (36%) |
| Fourth Quintile | 184 (10.5%) |
| Fifth Quintile | 200 (11.5%) |
| Sixth Quintile (Highest) | 22 (1%) |
| Missing | 29 (1.5%) |
| Psychological Distress | |
| None | 1,045 (60%) |
| GHQ-28≥5 | 698 (40%) |