Table 1 Socio demographic profile of the respondents (N = 303)
From: Influence of socio-demographic factors on awareness of HIV/AIDS among Bangladeshi garment workers
Parameter | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
<14 yr | 6 | 2 |
14–16 yrs | 65 | 21.5 |
17–19 yrs | 232 | 76.6 |
Sex | ||
Male | 136 | 44.9 |
Female | 167 | 55.1 |
Level of Education | ||
Illiterate | 51 | 16.8 |
Primary | 119 | 39.3 |
Lower secondary | 93 | 30.7 |
Secondary | 30 | 9.9 |
Higher secondary | 5 | 1.6 |
Non formal | 5 | 1.6 |
Family Income | ||
Very Low income | 68 | 22.4 |
Low income | 189 | 62.2 |
Moderate income | 0 | 0 |
Good income | 46 | 15.2 |
Residence pattern | ||
Living with Family | 178 | 58.7 |
Living with others | ||
Mess | 69 | 22.8 |
Relative | 46 | 15.2 |
Boarding | 04 | 1.03 |
Others | 06 | 2 |