Characteristic

Frequency

Percent (%)

The age group (years) Mean ± SD = 37 years ± 10.59

20-29

108

28.13

30-39

125

32.55

40-49

83

21.61

> 50

68

17.71

Total

384

100.0

Gender

Male

140

36.46

Female

244

63.54

Total

384

100.00

Marital status

Unmarried

130

33.85

Married

211

54.95

Others

43

11.20

Total

384

100.00

Residence

Low cost

165

43.08

Medium cost

152

39.69

High cost

66

17.23

Total

384

100.0

Level of education

Primary

58

15.10

Secondary

147

38.28

Tertiary

179

46.61

Total

384

100.00

Occupation

Unemployed

122

31.77

Self employed

126

32.81

Employed

136

35.42

Total

384

100

Level of income

< 500 ZMK

168

43.75

501-1500 ZMK

85

22.14

1501-2500 ZMK

26

6.77

> 2501 ZMK

105

27.34

Total

384

100.0

Mode of transport

Public transport

250

65.10

Private transport

114

29.69

Others

20

5.21

Total

384

100.0