Table 5.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants
| Variable | Frequency (N = 300) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| ≤ 30 | 122 | 40.7 |
| 31–40 | 77 | 25.7 |
| 41–50 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 51–60 | 24 | 8.0 |
| ≥ 60 | 21 | 7.0 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 128 | 42.7 |
| Female | 172 | 57.3 |
| Tribe | ||
| Baganda | 163 | 54.3 |
| Banyankole | 20 | 6.7 |
| Basoga | 25 | 8.8 |
| Othersb | 92 | 30.7 |
| Religion | ||
| Catholic | 124 | 41.3 |
| Moslem | 42 | 14.0 |
| Pentecostal | 49 | 16.3 |
| Protestant | 71 | 23.7 |
| Othersc | 14 | 4.7 |
| Marital status (N = 290)a | ||
| Single | 100 | 34.5 |
| Married | 111 | 38.3 |
| Living as married | 44 | 15.2 |
| Separated | 15 | 5.2 |
| Divorced | 12 | 4.1 |
| Widowed | 8 | 2.8 |
| Occupation | ||
| Housewife | 37 | 12.3 |
| Subsistence Farmer | 27 | 9.0 |
| Self-employed | 95 | 31.7 |
| Professional | 51 | 17.0 |
| Unemployed | 63 | 21.0 |
| Othersd | 27 | 9.0 |
a10 participants did not answer this question
Others bstands for other tribes including Itesot, Banyoro, Madi, Dinka, Batoro, Bagisu, Lugbara, Banyala, Japhadola, Alur, Acholi, Langi, Banyarwanda, Bakonjo, Bafumbira, Bakiga and Basamya. Others cfor other religions including SDA, Orthodox, Moon-Worshipper and Baptist. Others dstands for other occupations including student, construction workers and pastor