Table 1.
Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Study Participants
| Variable | RR/MDR-TB (n=46) | DS- TB (n=46) | Total N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 15–24 | 6 (13.0%) | 6 (13.0%) | 12 (13.0%) |
| 25–34 | 13 (28.3%) | 11 (23.9%) | 24 (26.1%) |
| 35–44 | 13 (28.3%) | 9 (19.6%) | 22 (23.9%) |
| 45–54 | 6 (13.0%) | 7 (15.2%) | 13 (14.1%) |
| 55 and above | 8 (17.4%) | 13 (28.3%) | 21 (22.8%) |
| Sex/gender | |||
| Male | 33 (71.8%) | 26 (56.5%) | 59 (64.1%) |
| Female | 13 (28.2%) | 20 (43.5%) | 33 (35.9%) |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 15 (32.6%) | 18 (39%) | 33 (35.9%) |
| Married/living as married | 27 (58.7%) | 21 (47.5%) | 48 (52.2%) |
| Separated/divorced/ | 4 (8.7%) | 4 (8.7%) | 8 (8.7%) |
| Widowed | 0 (0%) | 3 (6.5%) | 3 (3.3%) |
| Educational level (grades) | |||
| Illiterate | 12 (26.1%) | 7 (15.2%) | 19 (20.1%) |
| Primary school (1–5) | 9 (19.6%) | 2 (4.3%) | 11 (11.9%) |
| Middle school (6–8) | 9 (19.6%) | 13 (28.2%) | 22 (23.9%) |
| High school (9–12) | 12 (26.1%) | 20 (43.5%) | 32 (34.8%) |
| Tertiary school (university/college) | 4 (8.7%) | 4 (8.7%) | 8 (8.7%) |