Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of the study participants in the KIIs
Description | Frequency (n = 154) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 95 | 61.7 |
Female | 59 | 38.3 |
Age in years | ||
20–24 | 8 | 5.2 |
25–29 | 21 | 13.6 |
30–34 | 25 | 16.2 |
35–39 | 15 | 9.7 |
40–44 | 20 | 12.9 |
45–49 | 24 | 15.6 |
≥ 50 | 41 | 26.6 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 26 | 16.9 |
Married | 126 | 81.8 |
Divorced | 2 | 1.3 |
Religion | ||
Christianity | 79 | 51.3 |
Islam | 72 | 46.8 |
Missing | 3 | 1.9 |
Occupation | ||
Chief/Assistant Chief | 14 | 9.1 |
Business | 5 | 3.2 |
Farmer | 2 | 1.3 |
CHEW | 14 | 9.1 |
Religious leader (Pastor or Imam) | 5 | 3.2 |
Public health officer | 20 | 13.0 |
School chairman | 3 | 1.9 |
Village elder | 9 | 5.8 |
Primary school teacher | 38 | 24.8 |
Preschool teacher | 41 | 26.6 |
Youth leader | 2 | 1.3 |