Table 4 Descriptive characteristics of respondents (N = 904)
From: The development of a contextually appropriate measure of psychological distress in Sierra Leone
| Characteristic | Sample/n (%) | Mean/ score (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years | 40.3 (16.5) | |
| Gender: women | 454 (50.0) | |
| Employment status: any job/ work paid in cash or kind | 534 (59.-) | |
| Education | ||
| None or nursery | 392 (43.4) | |
| Primary only | 140 (15.5) | |
| Above primary | 372 (41.1) | |
| Ethnic group | ||
| Mende | 327 (36.2) | |
| Temne | 154 (17.0) | |
| Kono | 145 (16.0) | |
| Other (9 groups plus ‘other’) | 278 (30.7) | |
| Household size (number of people living in same household) | 7.5 (4.02) | |