Table 1.
Socio-demographic profile of the participants.
| Socio-demographic profile | N (%) |
|---|---|
| AGE GROUPS (n = 2,646) | |
| ≤ 35 years | 1,140 (43.08) |
| 36–50 years | 602 (22.75) |
| ≥51 years | 904 (34.17) |
| GENDER (n= 2,646) | |
| Male | 1,648 (62.28) |
| Female | 998 (37.72) |
| RESIDENCE (n= 2,646) | |
| Urban | 2,285 (86.36) |
| Rural | 361 (13.64) |
| MARITAL STATUS (n= 2,646) | |
| Currently married | 1,740 (65.76) |
| Not currently married | 906 (34.24) |
| EDUCATIONAL STATUS (n= 2,640) | |
| Up to completed higher secondary | 121 (4.58) |
| Graduates and above (not professionals) | 902 (34.17) |
| Graduates and above (professionals) | 1,617 (61.25) |
| OCCUPATIONAL STATUS* (n= 2,646) | |
| Currently employed | 1,682 (63.57) |
| Currently studying | 481 (18.18) |
| Going to workplace/institute | 674 (25.47) |
| Currently healthcare worker | 679 (25.66) |
| CURRENTLY LIVING WITH* (n = 2,372†) | |
| Spouse | 1,557 (65.64) |
| Parents and/or parents in-law | 1,250 (52.70) |
| Grandparents and/or grandparents in-law | 100 (4.22) |
| Children and/or son-in-law/daughter-in-law | 1,180 (49.75) |
| Friends and/or other people | 183 (7.72) |
“n” represents the number of completed responses for respective variables. “N (%)” represents the number (percentage) corresponding to the categories.
*
Multiple response.
†
Those who are not living alone.