Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of in-depth interview and cross-sectional survey populations.
| Demographic Characteristics | % of In-depth interview participants (45) | % of Cross-sectional survey participants (613) |
|---|---|---|
| Average Age (mean) | 27.2 years (n = 42, 3 unknown) | 26.1 years |
| Highest level of education received | ||
| None | 69% (31) | 72% (441) |
| Any other education (includes primary, secondary, adult, or madrassa schools) | 31% (14) | 28% (172) |
| Number of children in household (mean) | 3.3 (43) | 4.6 (613) |
| Mining Status | ||
| Full time | 68% (30) | 78% (reported as main economic activity)* |
| Seasonal | 27% (12) | |
| Unknown/Other | 5% (3) | |
| Prefecture | ||
| Kouroussa Prefecture | 56% (25) | 45.35% (278) |
| Siguiri Prefecture | 44% (20) | 54.65% (335) |