Table 1.

Sociodemographic characteristics of the participants (n = 161).

Variables	N	%
Sex
Male	53	32.9
Female	108	67.1
Age
<50	12	7.5
50-75	124	77
75+	25	15.5
Level of education
None	3	1.9
Primary	96	59.6
Secondary+	62	38.5
Occupation
Employed	37	23
Peasant/farmer	76	47.2
Retired	48	29.8
Salt reduction in food
No	52	32.3
Yes	109	67.7
Smoker
No	147	91.3
Yes	14	8.7
Drink alcohol
No	52	32.3
Yes	109	67.7
Who pays for the medication
NHIF	142	88.2
Cash	19	11.8