Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants (n = 367)
Variable | Category | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | < 35 years | 223 (60.8%) |
≥ 35 years | 144 (39.2%) | |
Gender | Male | 177 (48.2%) |
Female | 190 (51.8%) | |
Number of dependents | < 2 members | 178 (48.5%) |
≥ 2 members | 189 (51.5%) | |
Level of education | Up to secondary education (primary and secondary education) | 175 (47.7%) |
Above secondary education (beyond secondary education) | 192 (52.3%) | |
*Family monthly income | < 50,000 LKR | 145 (39.5%) |
≥ 50, 000 LKR | 222 (60.5%) |