Table 1.
Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Diabetic and HIV/AIDS Follow Up Clients in Dessie Referral Hospital from November to December 2020
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| ≤35 years | 55 | 12.9 |
| 36–55 years | 284 | 66.7 |
| >55 years | 87 | 20.4 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 222 | 52.1 |
| Male | 204 | 47.9 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Amhara | 356 | 83.6 |
| Tigre | 62 | 14.6 |
| Oromo | 8 | 1.9 |
| Religion | ||
| Orthodox | 232 | 54.5 |
| Muslim | 148 | 34.7 |
| Protestant | 46 | 10.8 |
| Marital status | ||
| Currently single | 126 | 29.6 |
| Married | 300 | 70.4 |
| Educational status | ||
| Illiterate | 74 | 17.4 |
| Primary level | 144 | 33.8 |
| Secondary level | 107 | 25.1 |
| Diploma and above | 101 | 23.7 |
| Residence | ||
| Rural | 65 | 15.3 |
| Semi-urban | 145 | 34.0 |
| Urban | 216 | 50.7 |
| Family size | ||
| Four and above | 232 | 54.5 |
| Less than four | 194 | 45.5 |
| Have health professional in the house | ||
| No | 243 | 57 |
| Yes | 183 | 43 |
| Have health insurance | ||
| No | 233 | 54.7 |
| Yes | 193 | 45.3 |