Table 2 Socio-Demographic characteristics of the study patients
Variable | Overall n = 385(100%) | Female n = 252(65.5%) | Male n = 133(34.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (SD) years | 63.3 (12.1) | 62.1 (12.0) | 65.7 (11.8) |
 Marital status | |||
  Married | 258(67.7) | 138 (54.8) | 120 (45.2) |
  Separated | 3(0.8) | 2 (0.8) | 1 (0.8) |
  Single, unmarried | 22(5.7) | 19 (7.5) | 3 (2.3) |
  Widowed | 102 (26.5) | 93 (36.9) | 9 (6.8) |
 Level of Formal Education | |||
  None | 51 (13.2) | 48 (19.0) | 3 (2.3) |
  Primary (1–7 years in school) | 227 (59.0) | 157 (62.3) | 70 (52.6) |
  Secondary (8–12 years) | 90 (23.4) | 40 (15.9) | 50 (37.6) |
  Tertiary (above 12 years) | 17 (4.4) | 7 (2.8) | 10 (7.5) |
 Employment Status | |||
  Employed | 172(44.7) | 123(48.8) | 49(36.8) |
  Unemployed | 213(55.3) | 129(51.2) | 84(63.2) |