Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of respondents
| Characteristic | Frequency (n = 360) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Mean age (± SD) | 61.9 ± 0.56 | |
| 27–45 | 19 | 5.28 |
| 46–60 | 142 | 39.44 |
| 61–94 | 199 | 55.28 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 105 | 29.17 |
| Female | 255 | 70.83 |
| Knowledge | ||
| Poor knowledge | 264 | 73.33 |
| Moderate knowledge | 92 | 25.56 |
| Good knowledge | 4 | 1.11 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Single | 20 | 5.56 |
| Married | 243 | 67.50 |
| Divorced | 20 | 5.56 |
| Widowed | 77 | 21.39 |
| Educational Statusa | ||
| No formal education | 92 | 25.56 |
| Primary | 109 | 30.28 |
| Junior high | 85 | 23.61 |
| Secondary | 57 | 15.83 |
| Tertiary | 17 | 4.72 |
| Income (US $) | ||
| Less than $40 | 209 | 58.06 |
| $40- $120 | 112 | 31.11 |
| $120–$210 | 30 | 8.33 |
| > $210 | 9 | 2.50 |
aPrimary: the first 6 years of formal education as primary. Junior high: year 7–9, Secondary: years 10–12. Tertiary: higher education