Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants
From: Prevalence of diabetes among homeless and slum dwellers in Accra, Ghana: a survey study
Gender | Male n (%) | Female n (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
59 (45.4) | 71 (54.6) | 130 (100) | |
Age (years) | |||
20–29 | 15 | 27 | 42 (32.3) |
30–39 | 20 | 29 | 49 (37.7) |
40–49 | 14 | 11 | 25 (19.2) |
50–59 | 6 | 3 | 9 (6.9) |
60–69 | 3 | 1 | 4 (3.1) |
> 70 | 1 | 0 | 1 (0.8) |
BMI classification | |||
Underweight | 1 | 3 | 4 (3.1) |
Normal weight | 30 | 19 | 49 (37.7) |
Overweight | 15 | 28 | 43(33.1) |
Obese | 13 | 21 | 34 (26.1) |
Duration of homelessness (years) | |||
≤ 1 | 9 | 28 | 37 (28.5) |
2 | 23 | 29 | 52 (40.0) |
3 | 15 | 10 | 25 (19.2) |
4 | 5 | 2 | 7 (5.4) |
≥ 5 | 7 | 2 | 9(6.9) |
Alcohol consumption | |||
Yes | 3 | 1 | 4 (3.1) |
No | 56 | 70 | 126 (96.9) |
Smoking | |||
Yes | 1 | 0 | 1 (0.8) |
No | 58 | 71 | 129 (99.2) |
Education level | |||
No education | 20 | 32 | 52 (40.0) |
Primary | 17 | 14 | 31 (23.8) |
Middle/JHS | 18 | 14 | 32 (24.6) |
Voc/Tech/SHS/O’/A’ Level | 4 | 11 | 15 (11.5) |