Table 1.
socio-demographic characteristics of respondents
| Variable | Frequency (n=320) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean SD | 41.6±12.5 | |
| <35 years | 111 | 34.7 |
| 35-44 years | 100 | 31.3 |
| ≥45 years | 109 | 34.1 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 168 | 52.5 |
| Female | 152 | 47.5 |
| Number of children | ||
| None | 72 | 22.5 |
| 1-4 children | 183 | 57.2 |
| ≥5 children | 65 | 20.3 |
| Marital status | ||
| Never married | 69 | 21.6 |
| Married | 239 | 74.7 |
| Divorced | 7 | 2.2 |
| Separated | 5 | 1.6 |
| Religion | ||
| Christianity | 301 | 94.1 |
| Islam | 17 | 5.3 |
| Traditional religion | 2 | 0.6 |
| Education | ||
| No formal | 13 | 4.1 |
| Primary | 9 | 2.8 |
| Secondary | 75 | 23.4 |
| Tertiary | 223 | 69.7 |
| Employment status | ||
| Unemployed | 11 | 3.4 |
| Self-employed | 185 | 57.8 |
| Salaried employment | 124 | 38.8 |
| Socio-economic class | ||
| Low socio-economic class | 164 | 51.2 |
| High socio-economic class | 156 | 48.8 |