Table 1.
Socio-Demographic Characteristics Of Study Participants (N=400)
| Socio-Demographic Variables | N = 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| n | % | |
| State of Origin | ||
| Delhi | 298 | 74.5 |
| Outside Delhi | 102 | 25.5 |
| Age group (yrs) | ||
| 18–28 | 240 | 60.0 |
| 29–38 | 146 | 36.5 |
| >38 | 14 | 3.5 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 296 | 74.0 |
| Unmarried | 104 | 26.0 |
| Educational qualification | ||
| Illiterate | 25 | 6.2 |
| Middle school completed | 199 | 49.8 |
| High school completed | 104 | 26.0 |
| Intermediate and above | 72 | 18.0 |
| Current residence | ||
| Urban slum | 166 | 41.5 |
| Urban non-slum | 200 | 50.0 |
| Rural | 34 | 8.5 |
| Religion | ||
| Hindu | 304 | 76.0 |
| Muslim | 90 | 22.5 |
| Others (Sikh and Christian) | 6 | 1.5 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 356 | 89.0 |
| Female | 44 | 11.0 |
| Dependent Family Members | ||
| < 4 Members | 96 | 24.0 |
| 5-8 Members | 290 | 72.5 |
| > 8 Members | 14 | 3.5 |
| Type of family | ||
| Nuclear family | 132 | 33.0 |
| Joint family | 268 | 67.0 |
| Monthly income (Rs) | ||
| ≤ 5000 (≤71 USD) | 239 | 59.8 |
| 5001 to 10,000 (>71 to 143 USD) | 56 | 14.0 |
| >10000 (>143 USD) | 105 | 26.2 |
| Occupation | ||
| Unemployed | 18 | 4.5 |
| Un-skilled worker | 272 | 68.0 |
| Semi-skilled worker | 62 | 15.5 |
| Skilled worker | 28 | 7.0 |
| Clerical, shop/farm-owner, etc. | 12 | 3.5 |
| Semi-professional | 4 | 1.0 |
| Professional | 4 | 1.0 |