Table 1 Socidemographic data of participants
Sociodemographic Data | Total(n = 356) | % |
|---|---|---|
Age Group(years) | Â | Â |
40 - 44 | 65 | 18.3 |
45 - 49 | 100 | 28.1 |
50 - 54 | 81 | 22.7 |
55 - 59 | 73 | 20.5 |
60 - 65 | 37 | 10.4 |
Ethnic Distribution | Â | Â |
Iban | 101 | 28.4 |
Chinese | 80 | 22.4 |
Bidayuh | 68 | 19.1 |
Malay | 57 | 16.0 |
Melanau | 22 | 6.2 |
Others(Lumbawang, Kelabit, Kayan, Penan, Punan) | 28 | 7.8 |
Religion | Â | Â |
Christian | 178 | 50.0 |
Muslim | 75 | 21.1 |
Buddhist | 81 | 22.6 |
Others | 22 | 6.3 |
Marital status | Â | Â |
Married | 256 | 71.9 |
Widow/divorcee | 87 | 24.5 |
Single | 13 | 3.6 |
Educational level | Â | Â |
No formal education | 78 | 21.9 |
Primary level | 96 | 27.0 |
Secondary level | 145 | 40.7 |
Tertiary level | 37 | 10.4 |
Occupation | Â | Â |
Housewife | 164 | 46.1 |
General worker | 48 | 13.4 |
Semi-professional | 107 | 30.1 |
Professional | 37 | 10.4 |
Household income (monthly) | Â | Â |
Below RM 1000 | 169 | 47.5 |
RM 1001 - RM 2000 | 69 | 19.4 |
RM 2001 - RM 3000 | 78 | 21.9 |
RM 3001 - RM 4000 | 24 | 6.7 |
RM 4001 - RM 5000 | 12 | 3.4 |
Above RM 5000 | 4 | 1.1 |