Table 1.
Some demographic characteristics of general reporters in Ghana during 2010.
| Characteristic | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Age categories (n = 148) | |
| <20 years | 2 (1.4) |
| 20–30 years | 67 (45.3) |
| 31–40 years | 49 (33.1) |
| 41–50 years | 25 (16.9) |
| >50 years | 5 (3.4) |
| Gender (n = 145) | |
| Female | 55 (37.9) |
| Male | 90 (62.1) |
| Journalism experience (n = 147) | |
| <5 years | 45 (30.6) |
| 5–10 years | 55 (37.4) |
| 11–15 years | 20 (13.6) |
| >15 years | 27 (18.4) |
| Type of mass media (n = 148) | |
| Newspaper | 80 (54.1)a |
| Magazine | 15 (10.1) |
| Radio | 45 (30.4) |
| Television | 29 (19.6) |
| Otherb | 15 (10.1) |
a
The percentages add up to more than 100 because some respondents chose more than one option.
b
Nine respondents who listed “other” indicated they work for a wire service.