Table 1.
Socio-demographic Characteristics of the sample (n = 202)
| Socio-demographic characteristics | Male (n = 143) | Female (n = 59) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) | Number (%) | ||
| Age | 5–8 years | 29 (20.3) | 10 (16.9) |
| 8-12 years | 84 (58.7) | 42 (71.2) | |
| > 12 years | 30 (21.0) | 7 (11.9) | |
| Ethnicity | Sinhalese | 115 (80.4) | 34 (57.6) |
| Muslim | 16 (11.2) | 19 (32.2) | |
| Tamil | 12 (8.4) | 6 (10.2) | |
| Pubertal Statusa | Pubertal | 68 (48.2) | 23 (39.0) |
| Pre-pubertal | 73 (51.8) | 36 (61.0) | |
| Total | 143 | 143 (70.8) | 59 (29.2) |
aPubertal state was not recorded in 2 males due to practical difficulties