Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of respondents.
Characteristics | Frequency (N = 849) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age in years | ||
20-29yrs | 83 | 9.8 |
30-39yrs | 358 | 42.2 |
40-49yrs | 262 | 30.9 |
≥ 50yrs | 146 | 17.2 |
Sex | ||
Male | 479 | 56.4 |
Female | 370 | 43.6 |
Highest education attained | ||
Primary/Secondary | 47 | 5.5 |
Diploma | 83 | 9.7 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 389 | 45.7 |
Postgraduate Degree | 332 | 39.1 |
Marital Status | ||
Single | 156 | 18.4 |
Married | 674 | 79.4 |
Separated/Divorced/Widowed | 19 | 2.2 |
Professional cadre | ||
Physician | 357 | 42.0 |
Nurses | 215 | 25.3 |
Pharmacist/Physiotherapist/Lab Scientist | 85 | 10.0 |
Administrative Staff | 58 | 6.8 |
Others | 134 | 15.8 |
