Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the study subjects (N = 270)
Characteristic | Number N = 270 | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
 Male | 119 | 44.1 |
 Female | 151 | 55.9 |
Age (years) (mean (SD) = 37.8 22.9) | ||
 Less than 16 |  |  |
 16–30 | 58 | 21.5 |
 31–45 | 49 | 18.1 |
 46–60 | 64 | 23.7 |
 Greater than 60 | 51 | 18.9 |
| Â | 48 | 17.8 |
Residence | ||
 Rural | 158 | 58.5 |
 Urban | 112 | 41.5 |
Occupation | ||
 Preschool | 30 | 11.1 |
 Student | 40 | 14.8 |
 Housewife | 43 | 15.9 |
 Farmer | 91 | 33.7 |
 Governmental employee | 34 | 12.6 |
 Self-employed | 32 | 11.9 |
 Total | 270 | 100 |
Educational level | ||
 Preschool | 30 | 11.1 |
 1–8 grades | 66 | 24.1 |
 9–12 grades | 34 | 12.6 |
 College and above | 18 | 6.7 |
 No formal education | 122 | 45.2 |
 Total | 270 | 100 |