Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the study participants according to gender
From: Informal payments in public hospitals in Malawi: the case of Kamuzu Central Hospital
Characteristic | Male (n = 134, 45%) | Female (n = 164, 55%) |
|---|---|---|
Age range | ||
18–25 years | 32 (23.9%) | 33 (20.1%) |
25–35 years | 44 (32.8%) | 47 (28.7%) |
35–45 years | 39 (29.1%) | 39 (23.8%) |
45–55 years | 15 (11.2%) | 28 (17.1%) |
Above 55 years | 4 (3.0%) | 17 (10.4%) |
Marital status | ||
Married | 99 (73.9%) | 123 (75.0%) |
Divorced/separated | 12 (9.0%) | 5 (3.0%) |
Widowed | 3 (2.2%) | 3 (1.8%) |
Never married | 20 (14.9%) | 33 (20.1%) |
Occupation | ||
Formal employment | 38 (28.4%) | 68 (41.5%) |
Self-employed | 50 (37.3%) | 44 (26.8%) |
Not employed | 45 (33.6%) | 52 (31.7%) |
Others (specify) | 1 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |