Demographic characteristics of participants (n = 500).

Table 1: Demographic characteristics of participants (n = 500).

Category		Frequency	Percent (%)
Gender	Male	228	45.6
	Female	272	54.4
Age	20-29 years	168	33.6
	30-39 years	227	45.4
	40-49 years	63	12.6
	> 50 years	42	8.4
Religion	Hindu	378	75.6
	Islam	89	17.8
	Buddhism	33	6.6
Residency	Village	289	57.8
	City	211	42.2
Academic qualification	Primary school	83	16.6
	Junior school	178	35.6
	Senior school	103	20.6
	College	98	19.6
	Master degree or above	38	7.6