Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of lower secondary school children
| Examined children, n (%) | Total children in BRVT, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (in years) (mean 13.1 ± 1.0) | ||
| 12 | 835 (37.3) | NA |
| 13 | 611 (27.3) | NA |
| 14 | 539 (24.1) | NA |
| 15 | 253 (11.3) | NA |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1032 (46.1) | 30,347 (50.6%) |
| Female | 1206 (53.9) | 29,577 (49.4%) |
| Grade | ||
| 6th | 556 (24.8) | 15,946 (26.6%) |
| 7th | 554 (24.8) | 14,228 (23.7%) |
| 8th | 560 (25.0) | 15,164 (25.3%) |
| 9th | 568 (25.4) | 14,586 (24.3%) |
| Locality | ||
| Urban | 1040 (46.5) | 27,965 (46.7%) |
| Semi-urban | 335 (15.0) | 9,037 (15.1%) |
| Rural | 863 (38.6) | 22,922 (38.2%) |
| Total | 2238 (100%) | 59,924 (100%) |
BVRT, Ba Ria – Vung Tau; NA, not available.