Table 1.
Socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics of housewives who completed the 6 months programme
| Variable | Mean (SD) | N | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group (Years) | 42.81 (8.00) | ||
| 18–29 | 6 | 4.9 | |
| 30–39 | 37 | 30.1 | |
| 40–49 | 52 | 42.2 | |
| 50–59 | 28 | 22.8 | |
| Ethnic Group | |||
| Malay | 109 | 88.6 | |
| Chinese | 3 | 2.4 | |
| Indian | 8 | 6.6 | |
| Others | 3 | 2.4 | |
| Marital Status | |||
| Married | 110 | 89.4 | |
| Widow/Divorcee | 13 | 9.6 | |
| Education Level | |||
| Primary | 21 | 16.9 | |
| Secondary | 103 | 83.1 | |
| Monthly Household Income (RM) | |||
| ≤ RM 1800 | RM 1794.00 (825.74) | 71 | 57.7 |
| > RM 1800 | 52 | 42.3 |
SD Standard deviation