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Socio-demographic characteristics of elderly respondents in Igbo-Ora
| Characteristic N = 210 | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 65-69 | 90 | 42.9 |
| 70-74 | 58 | 27.6 |
| 75-79 | 27 | 12.9 |
| 80-84 | 18 | 8.6 |
| = 85 | 17 | 8.1 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 105 | 50 |
| Female | 105 | 50 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 159 | 74.3 |
| Cohabiting | 3 | 1.4 |
| Divorced | 3 | 1.4 |
| Widowed | 48 | 22.9 |
| Marital setting | ||
| Monogamous | 79 | 37.6 |
| Polygamous | 131 | 62.4 |
| Occupation | ||
| Housewife | 4 | 1.9 |
| Farmer | 67 | 31.9 |
| Trader | 99 | 47.1 |
| Artisan | 26 | 12.4 |
| Professional | 14 | 6.7 |
