Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the participants
Characteristics | (n), M (SD), range | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | (1099) 71.3 (6.01), 65–89 | |
Age group | n | (%) |
 65–69 Years | 254 | (23.1) |
 70–74 years | 516 | (47.0) |
 75 years & Above | 329 | (29.9) |
Gender | ||
 Male | 598 | (54.4) |
 Female | 501 | (45.6) |
Place of residence | ||
 Urban | 627 | (57.1) |
 Rural | 472 | (42.9) |
Level of education | ||
 Primary education | 206 | (18.7) |
 Secondary education | 380 | (34.6) |
 Tertiary education | 513 | (46.7) |
Marital Status | ||
 Single | 178 | (16.2) |
 Divorced/Separated | 226 | (20.6) |
 Married | 591 | (53.8) |
 Widowed | 104 | (9.5) |
Monthly Income (pension earning) | ||
  < #10,000 | 402 | (36.6) |
 #10,000-#19,000 | 514 | (46.8) |
 #20,000 - #29,000 | 121 | (11.0) |
 #30,000 & above | 62 | (5.6) |