Table 6.
Results of demographics and KAP scores based on Centre
| Variable | RZC1 Chennai n (%) | OZS2 Salem n (%) | OZC3 Coimbatore n (%) | GZP4 Pondicherry n (%) | GZT5 Tirunelveli n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age category | |||||
| >50 years | 442 (47.63) | 556 (47.6) | 402 (42.68) | 558 (36.73) | 619 (39.63) |
| 41-50 years | 221 (23.81) | 256 (21.92) | 222 (23.57) | 319 (21) | 340 (21.77) |
| 31-40 years | 113 (12.18) | 129 (11.04) | 162 (17.2) | 294 (19.35) | 305 (19.53) |
| 21-30 years | 99 (10.67) | 142 (12.16) | 129 (13.69) | 246 (16.19) | 217 (13.89) |
| <20 years | 53 (5.71) | 85 (7.28) | 27 (2.87) | 102 (6.71) | 81 (5.19) |
| Education | |||||
| Illiterate | 142 (15.3) | 187 (16.01) | 274 (29.09) | 137 (9.02) | 211 (13.51) |
| School level | 543 (58.51) | 599 (51.28) | 358 (38) | 781 (51.42) | 757 (48.46) |
| Graduate level | 243 (26.19) | 382 (32.71) | 310 (32.91) | 601 (39.57) | 594 (38.03) |
| Scores | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
| Knowledge | 20.64 (2.15) | 22.77 (2.21) | 20.88 (2.33) | 21.64 (3.2) | 20.35 (3.46) |
| Attitude | 9.81 (0.66) | 9.24 (1.04) | 9.60 (1.06) | 9.53 (1.05) | 8.93 (1.75) |
| Practise | 10.22 (0.82) | 10.24 (0.71) | 10.52 (0.95) | 10.42 (1.01) | 10.21 (0.78) |