Table 2.
Socio-demographic characteristics of participants
| Variable | Frequency (N = 83) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 18–25 | 20 | 24.8 |
| 26–39 | 42 | 49.7 |
| 40+ | 21 | 25.5 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 32 | 38.6 |
| Female | 51 | 61.4 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Kassena | 43 | 51.8 |
| Nankana | 40 | 48.2 |
| Marital status | ||
| Never married | 13 | 15.7 |
| Married | 66 | 79.5 |
| Widowed | 4 | 4.8 |
| Educational status | ||
| No education | 22 | 26.5 |
| Primary/ Junior high | 42 | 50.6 |
| Senior high/Tertiary | 17 | 22.9 |
| Occupation | ||
| Unemployed | 13 | 15.7 |
| Civil/public servant | 3 | 3.6 |
| Self employed | 30 | 36.1 |
| Farmer | 37 | 44.6 |
| Household monthly income (GH¢) | ||
| 100–400 | 29 | 35.0 |
| 401–700 | 7 | 8.4 |
| 701+ | 5 | 6.0 |
| Unable to tell | 42 | 50.6 |