Table 1:
Frequency distribution of socio demographic and occupational characteristics among textile workers in Karachi, Pakistan (n=264).
| Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 18–34 years | 167 | 63.1 |
| 35–44 years | 62 | 23.5 |
| >45 years | 35 | 13.3 |
| Mill ID | ||
| Mill 1 | 25 | 9.5 |
| Mill 2 | 47 | 17.8 |
| Mill 3 | 43 | 16.3 |
| Mill 4 | 41 | 15.5 |
| Mill 5 | 51 | 19.3 |
| Mill 6 | 57 | 21.6 |
| Educational Status | ||
| Uneducated1 | 114 | 43.2 |
| Educated | 150 | 56.8 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Unmarried | 89 | 33.7 |
| Married | 175 | 66.3 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Urdu | 66 | 25 |
| Sindhi | 25 | 9.5 |
| Pushto | 54 | 20.5 |
| Punjabi | 54 | 20.5 |
| Others2 | 66 | 25 |
| Duration of work (in years) | ||
| 1–5 years | 175 | 66.3 |
| >5–10 years | 51 | 19.3 |
| Above 10 years | 38 | 14.4 |
| Monthly Income in PKR | ||
| ≤20,000 | 201 | 76.1 |
| >20,000 | 63 | 23.9 |
| Included informal education and uneducated. | ||
| Included Saraiki,Gujrati, Hindko and Gilgiti | ||