Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents (n=93).
| Variables | Intervention Group, No (%) | Control Group, No (%) | Test statistics, P-values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| 18-24 | 8 (8.6) | 4 (4.3) | χ2=4.7; P=0.323 |
| 25-34 | 27(29) | 18 (19.4) | |
| 35-44 | 26(28) | 29 (31.2) | |
| 45-54 | 20 (21.5) | 27(29) | |
| ≥55 | 12 (12.9) | 15 (16.1) | |
| Mean age ± SD | 38.54±11.06 | 41.94±10.94 | |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 4 (4.3) | 6 (6.5) | χ2=1.55; P=0.461 |
| Married | 86 (92.5) | 81 (87.1) | |
| Widowed/Divorced | 3 (3.2) | 6 (6.5) | |
| Educational status | |||
| No formal education | 71 (76.3) | 46 (49.5) | χ2*=16.6; P=0.001 |
| Primary level | 15 (16.1) | 23 (24.7) | |
| Secondary level | 6 (6.5) | 18 (19.4) | |
| Tertiary level | 1 (1.1) | 6 (6.5) | |
| Respondents’ living children, mean ± SD | 4.73±2.94 | 5.33±2.97 | t=1.387, df=184, P=0.167, CI=-0.254 to 1.459 |
χ2 = Pearson chi square test; χ2* = Likelihood ratio chi square test.