Table 1.
Characteristics of focus group participants.
| Socio-Demographic Characteristics | Male (N = 40) | Female (N = 38) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 19–29 years | 12 (30%) | 15 (40%) |
| 30–39 years | 11 (28%) | 10 (26%) |
| 40–49 years | 13 (33%) | 10 (26%) |
| 50 years and above | 4 (10%) | 3 (8%) |
| Education | ||
| Literate | 4 (10%) | 13 (34%) |
| Primary | 11 (28%) | 4 (11%) |
| Lower secondary | 21 (53%) | 19 (50%) |
| Secondary | 1 (3%) | 2 (53%) |
| Higher secondary | 3 (8%) | - |
| Occupation of participants | ||
| Labourer | 6 (15%) | 6 (16%) |
| Security/Watchman | 25 (63%) | - |
| Driver | 1 (3%) | - |
| Cook | 3 (8%) | - |
| Work supervisor | 1 (3%) | - |
| Domestic worker/Cleaner | 2 (5%) | 32 (84%) |
| Waiter | 2 (5%) | - |
| Marital status | ||
| Unmarried | 5 (13%) | 1 (2.6) |
| Married | 35 (88%) | 36 (95%) |
| Widow/widower | - | 1 (3%) |
| Years lived in India | ||
| Up to 2 years | 11 (28%) | 10 (26%) |
| 3 to 5 years | 7 (18%) | 9 (24) |
| 6 years and more | 22 (55%) | 19 (50%) |