Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the studied patients (No. = 73)
Demographic characteristics | No. | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
 Male | 5 | 6.8 |
 Female | 68 | 93.2 |
Age (years) | ||
 < 40 | 12 | 16.4 |
 40–< 50 | 18 | 24.7 |
 50–< 60 | 23 | 31.5 |
 ≥ 60 | 20 | 27.4 |
 Mean ± SD (range) | 50.81 ± 11.94 (25.0–85.0) | |
Residence | ||
 Rural | 66 | 90.4 |
 Urban | 7 | 9.6 |
Occupation | ||
 Housewife | 66 | 90.4 |
 Retired | 1 | 1.4 |
 Free business | 2 | 2.7 |
 Unemployed | 4 | 5.5 |
Marital status | ||
 Married | 52 | 71.2 |
 Not married | 21 | 28.8 |
Educational level | ||
 Illiterate | 62 | 84.9 |
 Literate | 11 | 15.1 |