Table 1 Sample socio-demographic characteristics (The Wayo-Nero Study in Northern Uganda)
Potential factor | Number in study (N, %) |
|---|---|
Sex | Â |
Male | 1475 (62.5) |
Female | 886 (37.5) |
Age group | Â |
18 – 24 | 555 (23.5) |
25 – 34 | 644 (27.3) |
35 – 44 | 490 (20.8) |
45 – 54 | 672 (28.5) |
Marital status | Â |
Currently married/cohabiting | 1617 (68.9) |
Widowed | 289 (12.3) |
Separated/Divorced | 172 (7.3) |
Single | 269 (11.5) |
Education level | ) |
No education | 559 (23.8) |
Primary | 1399 (59.7) |
Secondary and above | 386 (16.5) |
Religious affiliation | Â |
Catholics | 1846 (78.5) |
Protestants | 296 (12.6) |
Others | 211 (9) |
Employment | Â |
Other | 220 (9.3) |
Peasant farming | 2141 (90.7) |