Table 1. Respondents’ socio demographic characteristics.
| VARIABLE | FREQUENCY N = 615 | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | ||
| 18–24 | 134 | 21.8 |
| 25–29 | 132 | 21.5 |
| 30–39 | 220 | 35.8 |
| 40+ | 129 | 21 |
| Length of stay in the village (Years) | ||
| 1–2 | 178 | 28.9 |
| 3–5 | 184 | 29.9 |
| >5 | 253 | 41.1 |
| Highest education level | ||
| None | 153 | 24.9 |
| Primary | 321 | 52.2 |
| Secondary | 138 | 22.4 |
| Tertiary | 3 | 0.5 |
| Occupation | ||
| Fisherfolks | 219 | 35.6 |
| Business | 186 | 30.2 |
| Agriculture | 131 | 21.3 |
| Casual labourer | 25 | 4.1 |
| Others | 54 | 8.8 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 413 | 67.2 |
| Single | 93 | 15.1 |
| Separated | 88 | 14.3 |
| Widowed | 21 | 3.4 |