Table 1 Background characteristics of the respondents (n = 407)
Characteristics | Â | n = 407 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Age group (years) | Mean: 20; range: 15-31 | Â | Â |
   15-19 |  | 199 | 48.9 |
   20-24 |  | 160 | 39.3 |
   25-31 |  | 48 | 11.8 |
Education | Â | Â | Â |
   No formal school |  | 27 | 6.6 |
   Primary school |  | 176 | 43.2 |
   Secondary or high school |  | 204 | 50.1 |
Monthly income (USD) | Mean: 300; range: 48-900 | Â | Â |
   < 300 |  | 238 | 58.5 |
   300-600 |  | 137 | 33.7 |
   > 600 |  | 32 | 7.9 |
Work place | Â | Â | Â |
   Beer bar FSW |  | 318 | 78.1 |
   Guest house FSW |  | 53 | 13.0 |
   Nightclub/restaurant FSW |  | 36 | 8.9 |
Duration of sex work (years) | Mean: 1.5; range: 0.1-6 | Â | Â |
   < 1 |  | 238 | 58.5 |
   1-2 |  | 93 | 22.9 |
   >2 |  | 76 | 18.7 |