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Demographic characteristics of study participants (N = 694)
| Demographic profile | Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Boys | 372 (53.6) |
| Girls | 322 (46.3) | |
| Age (in years) | ≤ 10 | 49 (7) |
| ≥ 11 | 643 (92.6) | |
| Mothers education | Illiterate | 166 (23.9) |
| Literate | 527 (75.9) | |
| Father’s education | Illiterate | 116 (16.7) |
| Literate | 578 (83.2) |
