Table 1 Socio- demographic characteristics of the older people (n = 29)
Variables | Frequency | Per cent(%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 19 | 65.5 |
Female | 10 | 34.5 |
Age groups | ||
60–64 years old | 17 | 58.7 |
65–69 years old | 9 | 31 |
70–74 years old | 0 | 0 |
75–79 years old | 2 | 6.9 |
≤ 80 years old | 1 | 3.4 |
Level of education | ||
Illiterate | 2 | 6.9 |
Primary/ Secondary | 7 | 24.1 |
College | 11 | 37.9 |
Academic | 9 | 31 |
Number of children | ||
1 -2 | 3 | 10.3 |
3—4 | 21 | 72.4 |
5—6 | 4 | 13.8 |
≤ 7 | 0 | 0 |
N/A | 1 | 3.4 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 0 | 0 |
Married | 24 | 82.8 |
Divorced | 2 | 6.9 |
Widowed | 3 | 10.3 |
Living arrangement | ||
Spouse | 9 | 31 |
Children | 2 | 6.9 |
Family members | 15 | 51.7 |
Relatives | 2 | 6.9 |
Others | 1 | 3.4 |
Occupation | ||
Housekeeper | 5 | 17.3 |
Self-employed | 8 | 27.5 |
Retired | 16 | 55.2 |
Financial dependence on family members | ||
Yes | 5 | 17.2 |
No | 24 | 82.8 |
Insurance status | ||
Social security | 12 | 41.4 |
State | 14 | 48.3 |
Armed forces | 3 | 10.3 |