Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the participants (n = 142)
Participant characteristics | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (mean age = 11.6 (3.2)) | 8–12 years | 85 (59.9) |
13–18 years | 57 (40.1) | |
Gender | Male | 82 (57.7) |
Female | 60 (42.3) | |
Education | Primary school (Grades 3–8) | 120 (84.5) |
Secondary school (Grades 9–12) | 22 (15.5) | |
Religion | Christian | 124 (87.3) |
Muslim | 18 (12.7) | |
Residence | Rural | 99 (69.7) |
Town | 43 (30.3) | |
Family monthly income (Ethiopian birr/USD) | < 2500 (< 48.1) | 48(33.8) |
≥ 2500–5000 (≥ 48.1–96.2) | 61 (43.0) | |
≥ 5000–10,000 (≥ 96.2–192.3) | 26(18.3) | |
≥ 10,000(> 192.3) | 7(4.9) | |