Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of Participants
Variable | Frequency (n = 233) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age group (Years) | ||
SD (14.8, ± 1.41) | ||
11–13 years | 38 | 16.3 |
14–16 years | 169 | 72.5 |
17–19 years | 26 | 11.2 |
Sex | ||
Male | 97 | 41.6 |
Female | 136 | 58.4 |
Ethnicity | ||
Akan | 116 | 49.8 |
Ga/Adamgbe | 42 | 18.0 |
Ewe | 46 | 19.7 |
Others | 29 | 12.5 |
Religion | ||
Christianity | 214 | 91.9 |
Islam | 16 | 6.9 |
Traditionalist | 3 | 1.3 |
Class or education level | ||
JHS 1 | 63 | 27.0 |
JHS 2 | 69 | 29.6 |
JHS 3 | 101 | 43.4 |
Occupation of Parents/Guardian | ||
Farmer | 17 | 7.3 |
Trader | 125 | 53.7 |
Government Worker | 56 | 24.0 |
Others | 26 | 11.2 |
Unemployed | 9 | 3.9 |
Level of education of Parents/Guardian | ||
No Formal Education | 26 | 11.2 |
Primary | 97 | 41.6 |
Secondary | 84 | 36.1 |
Tertiary | 26 | 11.2 |