Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants with severe mental disorders attending at the University of Gondar Comprehensive specialized referral, Hospital, 2018 (n = 223)
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 110 | 49.3 |
| Female | 113 | 50.7 |
| Age | ||
| 18–24 | 71 | 31.8 |
| 25–34 | 81 | 36.3 |
| 35–44 | 51 | 22.9 |
| ≥ 45 | 20 | 9.0 |
| Religion | ||
| Orthodox | 183 | 82.1 |
| Muslim | 30 | 13.5 |
| Protestant* | 10 | 4.4 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 95 | 42.6 |
| Married | 69 | 30.9 |
| Divorced | 59 | 26.5 |
| Employment status | ||
| Employee | 36 | 16.1 |
| Private | 37 | 16.6 |
| Daily Worker | 20 | 9.0 |
| Unemployed | 46 | 20.6 |
| Student | 62 | 27.8 |
| Farmer | 22 | 9.9 |
| Educational status | ||
| Can’t read and write | 53 | 23.8 |
| Primary (1-8grade) | 54 | 24.2 |
| Secondary (9–12) | 59 | 26.5 |
| Diploma and above | 57 | 25.6 |