Table 2: Summary of socio-demographic characteristics of patients in 3 hemodialysis units in Senegal from February 1st to May 31st, 2016.
Characteristics | n (%) |
Gender | |
Female 34 (54.1) | 34 (54.1) |
Male 30 (46.9) | 30 (46.9) |
Marital status | |
Single 7 (19.9) | 7 (19.9) |
Married 51 (79.7) | 51 (79.7) |
Divorced 2 (3.1) | 2 (3.1) |
Widower/Widow 4 (6.3) | 4 (6.3) |
Religion | |
Muslim | 61 (95.3) |
Christian 2 (3.1) | 2 (3.1) |
Animist 1 (1.6) | 1 (1.6) |
Level of study | |
Not Schooled | 19 (29.7) |
Koran 16 (25) | 16 (25) |
Primary 10 (15.6) | 10 (15.6) |
Secondary 14 (21.9) | 14 (21.9) |
Superior 5 (7.8) | 5 (7.8) |
Sector of professional activity | |
Student 2 (3.2) | 2 (3.2) |
Private or informal sector 26 (40.6) | 26 (40.6) |
Public Service 5 (7.8) | 5 (7.8) |