Table 1 Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the participants (n = 200)
From: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to dietary salt among older adults in Abha, Saudi Arabia
Characteristics | Frequency (No) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age (Years) | ||
60–69 | 94 | 47.0% |
70–79 | 68 | 34.0% |
80 and above | 38 | 19.0% |
Gender | ||
Female | 151 | 75.5% |
Male | 49 | 24.5% |
Educational Levels | ||
Illiterate | 148 | 74.0% |
Primary education | 41 | 20.5% |
Secondary education | 11 | 5.5% |
Financial Status | ||
Enough | 163 | 81.5% |
Not enough | 37 | 18.5% |
Marital Status | ||
Single (Widow, divorced) | 104 | 52.0% |
Married | 96 | 48.0% |
Occupation before retirement | ||
Housewife | 138 | 69.0% |
Nonprofessionals | 44 | 22.0% |
Professionals | 18 | 9.0% |
BMI | ||
Under weight | 10 | 5.0% |
Normal | 78 | 39.0% |
Overweight | 66 | 33.0% |
Obese | 46 | 23.0% |
Presence of a chronic illness | ||
No | 104 | 52.0% |
Yes | 96 | 48.0% |
Type of diet | ||
Ordinary | 172 | 86.0% |
Vegetarian | 10 | 5.0% |
Special diet (diabetic diet, Ketogenic diet) | 18 | 9.0% |
Total | 200 | 100.0% |