Table 2.
Socio-demographic attributes of the participants.
| Socio-Demographic Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean age (SD) | 74 ± 5.9 years | NA |
| Range | 60–90 years | NA |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Malay | 13 | 76.5 |
| Chinese | 2 | 11.8 |
| Indian | 2 | 11.8 |
| Others | 0 | 0 |
| Religion | ||
| Muslim | 13 | 76.5 |
| Buddhism | 2 | 11.8 |
| Hinduism | 2 | 11.8 |
| Christianity | 0 | 0 |
| Others | 0 | 0 |
| Educational level | ||
| Primary education | 5 | 29.4 |
| Secondary education | 12 | 71 |
| Tertiary education | 0 | 0 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 0 | 0 |
| Married | 17 | 100 |
| Occupation | ||
| Professional and managerial | 0 | 0 |
| Skilled worker | 0 | 0 |
| Housewife | 14 | 82.4 |
| Retired or unemployed | 3 | 17.6 |