Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the participants (n-118)
Characteristic | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 60 | 50.8 |
Female | 58 | 49.2 |
Civil status | ||
Married | 54 | 45.8 |
Single | 62 | 52.5 |
Divorced | 2 | 1.7 |
Employment | ||
Currently working | 60 | 50.8 |
Student | 15 | 12.7 |
Retired/not working | 43 | 36.4 |
Residence | ||
Within Colombo district | 61 | 51.7 |
Outside Colombo district | 57 | 48.3 |
Per capita income per month (LKR) | ||
Less than 10,750 | 16 | 13.6 |
More than 10,750 | 102 | 86.4 |
Level of education (n-100) | ||
Primary or no formal education | 17 | 17.0 |
Secondary education | 71 | 71.0 |
Tertiary education | 12 | 12.0 |