Table 2 Qualitative interviews: socio-demographic & economic characteristics of participants
Variables | Total (n =33) | Proportions (%) |
|---|---|---|
Sex: | ||
Male | 19 | 57.6 |
Female | 14 | 42.4 |
Age (years): | ||
21 – 40 | 20 | 60.6 |
41 – 60 | 10 | 30.3 |
60 + | 3 | 9 |
Education level: | ||
No formal education | 2 | 6 |
Primary education | 24 | 73 |
Secondary education | 4 | 12 |
College education | 3 | (9) |
Number of family members in the household (mean ± SD) | 5 ± 2.6 | |
Occupation: | ||
Farmers (Subsistance) | 28 | 84.8 |
Employed | 3 | 9 |
Self employed | 2 | 6.2 |
CHF membership state: | ||
Active member | 12 | 36.4 |
Dropped from membership | 12 | 36.4 |
Never been a member | 4 | 12 |
Others (members of NHIF) | 5 | 15.2 |