Table 2.
Selected demographic characteristics of participants (N = 1,063)
| Characteristic | No. (%) of participants |
|---|---|
|
Age (years) (M = 44.9, SD = 8.4)* |
|
| 35-39 |
365 (34.4) |
| 40-49 |
399 (37.6) |
| 50+ |
297 (28.0) |
|
Nationality |
|
| Qatari citizen |
554 (52.1) |
| Non-Qatari resident |
509 (47.9) |
|
Marital status |
|
| Single |
224 (21.1) |
| Married |
839 (78.9) |
|
Religion |
|
| Muslim |
1044 (98.2) |
| Christian |
19 (1.8) |
|
Length of residence in Qatar (years) |
|
| 10-29 |
332 (31.2) |
| 30-49 |
551 (51.8) |
| 50+ |
180 (16.9) |
|
Living area |
|
| Urban |
943 (88.7) |
| Semi-urban |
120 (11.3) |
|
Education level of participant |
|
| ≤Primary/Intermediate |
359 (33.8) |
| Secondary/Trade School |
350 (32.9) |
| University |
354 (33.3) |
|
Education level of participant’s husband (n = 896) |
|
| ≤Primary/Intermediate |
276 (30.8) |
| Secondary/Trade School |
292 (32.6) |
| University |
328 (36.6) |
|
Employment status of participant |
|
| Employed |
362 (34.1) |
| Unemployed | 701 (65.9) |
*2 participants did not answer this question.