Table 1.
Characteristics of the study participants.
| Characteristics | Numbers (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 382 | 50.6 |
| Female | 373 | 49.4 |
| Age group (in years) | ||
| Below 25 | 518 | 68.6 |
| 25 or above | 237 | 31.4 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Brahmin/Chhetri | 373 | 49.4 |
| Janajati | 231 | 30.6 |
| Madhesi | 121 | 16.0 |
| Others | 30 | 4.0 |
| Religion | ||
| Hindu | 691 | 91.5 |
| Others | 64 | 8.5 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 128 | 17.0 |
| Umarried | 627 | 83.0 |
| Occupation | ||
| Health sector | 315 | 41.7 |
| Non-Health sector | 440 | 58.3 |
| Province | ||
| Province no. 1 | 287 | 38.0 |
| Madhesh Province | 98 | 13.0 |
| Bagmati Province | 178 | 23.6 |
| Gandaki Province | 45 | 6.0 |
| Lumbini Province | 82 | 10.9 |
| Karnali Province | 14 | 1.9 |
| Sudurpaschim Province | 51 | 6.8 |
| Monthly income of the family | ||
| Below or equal to NRs.40,000 (USD 310) | 205 | 27.2 |
| Above NRs.40,000 (USD 310) | 550 | 72.8 |
| Family members in quarantine or isolation | ||
| Yes | 62 | 8.2 |
| No | 693 | 91.8 |