Table 1. Socio-demographic characteristics of youths, Nekemte, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2017 (n = 296).
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 196 | 66.2 |
| Female | 100 | 33.8 |
| Age group | ||
| 15–19 | 141 | 47.6 |
| 20–24 | 155 | 52.4 |
| Sub-city | ||
| Kaso | 54 | 18.2 |
| Darge | 47 | 15.9 |
| Chalalaki | 52 | 17.6 |
| Kase | 47 | 15.9 |
| Baka Jama | 51 | 17.2 |
| Burka Jato | 45 | 15.2 |
| Religious participation | ||
| Yes | 224 | 75.7 |
| No | 72 | 24.3 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Oromo | 243 | 82.1 |
| Amhara | 22 | 7.4 |
| Tigre | 13 | 4.4 |
| Gurage | 18 | 6.1 |
| Pocket money | ||
| Yes | 149 | 50.3 |
| No | 147 | 49.7 |
| Attending school | ||
| Yes | 225 | 76.0 |
| No | 71 | 24.0 |