Table 2.
Comparison between participants in the qualitative analysis of the programme and the participants in the intervention group
| Socio‐demographic characteristics | Participants interviewed | Participants in the intervention programme |
|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 17 | 69 |
| Age [mean (SD)] | 38.29 (8.42) | 35.97 (7.37) |
| Age (range) | 25–51 | 23–51 |
| Total year in full time study [median (IQR)] | 14 (8) | 13 (7) |
| Number of people older than 18 years including subjects themselves living in their household [mean(SD)] | 2.0 (1.28) | 2.16 (1.18) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 5 (29.4) | 19 (27.5) |
| Female | 12 (70.6) | 50 (72.5) |
| Ethnic group | ||
| Malay | 14 (82.4) | 59 (85.5) |
| Chinese | 2 (11.8) | 5 (7.2) |
| Indian | 1 (5.9) | 4 (5.8) |
| Others | 0 | 1 (1.4) |
| Highest level of education achieved | ||
| Completed primary school | 0 | 1 (1.4) |
| Completed secondary school | 6 (35.5) | 20 (29.0) |
| Completed high school | 3 (17.6) | 11 (15.9) |
| Completed college/university | 3 (17.6) | 21 (30.4) |
| Postgraduate degree | 5 (29.4) | 16 (23.2) |
| Estimated monthly household income | ||
| Between MYR1501 and MYR3000 | 4 (23.5) | 30 (43.5) |
| Between MYR3001 and MYR4500 | 6 (35.3) | 10 (14.5) |
| Between MYR4501 and MYR6000 | 3 (17.6) | 12 (17.4) |
| More than MYR6000 | 4 (23.5) | 17 (24.6) |
SD, standard deviation; IQR, inter‐quartile range; MYR, Malaysian Ringgit.