Table 1 Background characteristics of the study population
Characteristics | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age (n = 745) | ||
 30 or less | 254 | 34.09 |
 31–40 | 313 | 42.01 |
 > 40 | 178 | 23.89 |
 Mean (SD) | 35.83 (8.94) | – |
 Minimum | 17 | – |
 Maximum | 71 | – |
Marital status (n = 783) | ||
 Single | 34 | 4.34 |
 Married | 570 | 72.80 |
 Divorced | 102 | 13.03 |
 Separated | 12 | 1.53 |
 Widowed | 65 | 8.30 |
Formal school (n = 783) | ||
 Yes | 272 | 34.74 |
 No | 511 | 65.26 |
Highest level of education (n = 272) | ||
 Primary | 240 | 88.24 |
 Secondary | 32 | 11.76 |
Service year as a 1to5NL (n = 783) | ||
 < 2 years | 221 | 28.22 |
 2–4 years | 562 | 71.78 |
Prior volunteer experience in health or other development activities (n = 783) | ||
 Yes | 179 | 22.86 |
 No | 604 | 77.14 |