Table 2.
Socio-demographic characteristics of respondents in a study to identify the determinants of routine immunization coverage in Bungudu, Zamfara State, Northern Nigeria, May 2010
| Socio-demographic characteristics (n=450) | Number of respondents | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age distribution (in years) | ||
| 15 – 19 | 17 | 3.8 |
| 20 – 24 | 138 | 30.7 |
| 25 – 29 | 122 | 27.1 |
| 30 – 34 | 109 | 24.2 |
| 35 – 39 | 45 | 10.0 |
| 40 – 44 | 19 | 4.2 |
| Religion | ||
| Islam | 450 | 100.0 |
| Highest level of formal education | ||
| None | 355 | 78.9 |
| Primary | 50 | 11.1 |
| Secondary | 35 | 7.8 |
| Post-secondary | 10 | 2.2 |
| Occupation | ||
| Trader | 363 | 80.7 |
| Housewife | 64 | 14.2 |
| Tailor | 9 | 2.0 |
| Teacher | 8 | 1.8 |
| Health worker | 4 | 0.9 |
| Civil servant | 2 | 0.4 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 441 | 98.0 |
| Separated/Divorced | 5 | 1.1 |
| Widowed | 4 | 0.9 |