Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of decedents and interview respondents during qualitative social autopsy study, northern Tanzania, 2016–2017
| Characteristic | Decedents | Primary interview respondents |
|---|---|---|
| n = 20, n (%) | n = 20, n (%) | |
| Age (years) | ||
| < 18 | 6 (30) | 0 (0) |
| 18–39 | 4 (20) | 4 (20) |
| 40–59 | 4 (20) | 9 (45) |
| 60–79 | 3 (15) | 7 (35) |
| > 79 | 3 (15) | 0 (0) |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 10 (50) | 5 (25) |
| Ethnic group | ||
| Chagga | 14 (70) | 14 (70) |
| Sambaa | 2 (10) | 2 (10) |
| Pare | 1 (5) | 1 (5) |
| Meru | 1 (5) | 1 (5) |
| Nyaturu | 1 (5) | 1 (5) |
| Zigua | 1 (5) | 1 (5) |
| Religion | ||
| Catholic | 12 (60) | 12 (60) |
| Lutheran | 6 (30) | 6 (30) |
| Muslim | 2 (10) | 2 (10) |
| Hospital at time of death | ||
| Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center | 14 (70) | N/A |
| Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital | 6 (30) | – |
| Respondent home | ||
| Urban | N/A | 10 (50) |
| Rural | – | 8 (40) |
| Mixed | – | 2 (10) |
| Respondent years of schooling | ||
| < 8 | N/A | 11 (55) |
| 8–12 | – | 6 (30) |
| > 12 | – | 3 (15) |
N/A = not applicable.