Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of respondents
| Variable | Frequency (n = 280) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 13–17 | 4 | 1.4 |
| 18–23 | 64 | 22.8 |
| 24–30 | 116 | 41.4 |
| Above 30 | 96 | 34.2 |
| Mean = 21.3 | SD = 2.12 | |
| Age of child | ||
| Less than 1 year | 86 | 31 |
| 1–2 years | 82 | 29 |
| 3–4 years | 112 | 40 |
| Mean = 2.09 | SD = 1.11 | |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 44 | 15.7 |
| Married | 188 | 67.1 |
| Divorce | 12 | 4.3 |
| Widow | 4 | 1.4 |
| Cohabiting | 32 | 11.4 |
| Level of education | ||
| Primary | 16 | 5.7 |
| JHS | 32 | 11.4 |
| Secondary | 76 | 27.1 |
| Tertiary | 152 | 54.3 |
| No formal education | 4 | 1.6 |
| Employment status | ||
| Unemployed | 84 | 30.0 |
| Working part-time | 84 | 30.0 |
| Working full-time | 112 | 40.0 |
| Level of income | ||
| < 100 | 68 | 24.3 |
| 100–200 | 80 | 28.6 |
| 200–300 | 56 | 20.0 |
| Above 300 | 76 | 27.1 |
| Mean = 180 | SD = 1.43 | |
| Religion | ||
| Christian | 180 | 64.2 |
| Muslim | 96 | 34.3 |
| Traditionalist | 4 | 1.4 |