Table 1 Profile of study participants
Variable | Frequency (n = 200) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age group (years) | ||
<30 | 26 | 13.0 |
30–39 | 78 | 39.0 |
40–49 | 63 | 31.5 |
50–59 | 26 | 13.0 |
≥60 | 7 | 3.5 |
Mean = 39.9; SD = 9.4 | ||
Previous occupation | ||
Farmer | 34 | 17.0 |
Trader | 104 | 52.5 |
Unemployed | 17 | 8.5 |
Others | 44 | 22.0 |
Current occupation | ||
Farmer | 24 | 12.0 |
Trader | 71 | 35.5 |
Unemployed | 75 | 37.5 |
Others | 30 | 15.0 |
Education | ||
Basic | 135 | 67.5 |
Secondary | 13 | 6.5 |
Tertiary | 10 | 5.0 |
None | 42 | 21.0 |
Length of time on the programme | ||
<12 months | 77 | 38.5 |
12–24 months | 65 | 32.5 |
>24 months | 58 | 29.0 |