Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of the male domestic violence perpetrators (n=50)
| Variables | Total (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | |
| 18-29 | 8 (16) |
| 30-44 | 22 (44) |
| 45-59 | 16 (32) |
| >60 | 4 (8) |
| Education | |
| Illiterate | 8 (16) |
| Primary (1-4) | 6 (12) |
| Up to SSC (5-10) | 30 (60) |
| Up to HSC (11-12) | 5 (10) |
| More the HSC | 1 (2) |
| Work pattern | |
| Regular | 22 (44) |
| Irregular | 19 (38) |
| Socioeconomic status | |
| Lower | 5 (10) |
| Lower middle class | 30 (60) |
| Middle class | 15 (30) |
| Type of family | |
| Nuclear | 40 (80) |
| Joint | 10 (20) |
SSC – Secondary School Certificate; HSC – Higher Secondary Certificate