Table 1.
Socio-demographic and economic characteristics of survey households
| Variable | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Households interviewed |
|
| • Nyeri |
289 (48.7) |
| • Kirinyaga |
305 (51.3) |
| Total |
594 (100) |
| Number of individuals |
|
| • Male |
1190 (49.2) |
| • Female |
1229 (50.8) |
| Total |
2419 (100) |
| Highest education level among adults |
|
| • Primary school |
718 (46.1) |
| • Secondary school |
639 (41.0) |
| • Tertiary |
123 (7.8) |
| • None |
79 (5.1) |
| Total |
1559 (100) |
| Main occupation for adults |
|
| • Subsistence farming |
1080 (69.4) |
| • Formal employment |
103 (6.6) |
| • Businesses |
94 (6.0) |
| • Other |
280 (18.0) |
| Total | 1557 (100) |