TABLE 1.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INDICATED IN PERCENTAGES
| Age | Frequency (n = 25) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 20 years | 3 | 12 |
| 20 - 29 years | 14 | 56 |
| 30 - 39 years | 8 | 32 |
| Language | ||
| Afrikaans | 19 | 76 |
| English | 2 | 8 |
| Other | 4 | 16 |
| Relationship status during loss | ||
| Married | 7 | 28 |
| Not married, living together | 10 | 40 |
| Not married, living separately | 8 | 32 |
| Length of current relationship | ||
| 1 - 5 years | 18 | 72 |
| 6 - 10 years | 3 | 12 |
| 11 - 15 years | 2 | 8 |
| 16 and longer | 2 | 8 |
| Educational level | ||
| Primary | 6 | 24 |
| Secondary | 17 | 68 |
| College & university | 2 | 8 |
| Occupation | ||
| Working | 14 | 56 |
| Not working | 11 | 44 |