Table 2.
Socio-Demographic Characteristics of the Study Participants at Debre Markos Referral Hospital Northwest, Ethiopia 2020
| Variables | Frequency (Number) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 180 | 43.7 |
| Female | 232 | 56.3 |
| Age groups | ||
| 18–34 years | 86 | 20.9 |
| 35–45 years | 164 | 39.8 |
| >45 years | 162 | 39.3 |
| Residence | ||
| Rural | 73 | 17.7 |
| Urban | 339 | 82.3 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 181 | 43.9 |
| Single | 45 | 10.9 |
| Divorced | 97 | 23.5 |
| Windowed | 89 | 21.6 |
| Occupation | ||
| Daily laborer | 65 | 15.8 |
| Governmental employee | 90 | 21.8 |
| Private worker | 81 | 19.7 |
| Farmer | 44 | 10.7 |
| Merchants | 69 | 16.7 |
| Others | 63 | 15.3 |
| Education | ||
| Unable to write and read | 126 | 30.6 |
| Able to read and write | 36 | 8.7 |
| Primary school | 94 | 22.8 |
| Secondary school | 102 | 24.8 |
| College/university | 54 | 13.1 |