QUESTIONAIRE PART : DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

4.4 Demographic Information of the Respondents

This section presents the demographic information of the respondents, providing essential
characteristics of the sampled population, which is crucial for understanding the study context. The
demographic data was collected to gain insights into the profile of the individuals participating in the
research.
Gender Frequency Percent

Male 144 43.5

Female 186 56.2

Total 331 100

What is your age group Frequency Percent

18-30 78 24.22

31-40 70 21.74

41-50 67 20.81

51-60 54 16.77

61-70 13.9 14.29

71 and above 7 2.17

Total 322 100

What is your highest level of education Frequency Percent

No formal education 79 24.64

Primary 89 27.64

Secondary 125 38.82

College/Tertiary/University 29 9.01

Total 322 100

Level of health facility last visited Frequency Percent

 Level 2 95 30.4

Level 3 94 30.0

Level 4 52 16.6

Level 5 72 23.0

Total 313 100.0

Number of visits to the hospital Frequency Percent

Second visit 55 18.15

Third visit 66 21.78

Several Visits 182 60.06

Total 303 100.0

What is the approximate distance from your Frequency Percent

home to the nearest health facility?
Less than 5km 97 29.9

Between 5km to 10km 105 32.4

Between 10km to 15km 71 21.9

More than 15km 51 15.7

Total 324 100.0

Gender Distribution

The table reveals the distribution of gender among the respondents. A total of 331 respondents
participated in the study. Of these, 144 respondents, constituting 43.5%, identified as male, while 186
respondents, representing 56.2%, identified as female.

Age Group Distribution

The table above illustrates the distribution of respondents into different age groups. Respondents were
asked about their age groups, and the findings reveal a diverse distribution among various age
categories. The majority of the respondents, constituting approximately 24.22%, fell into the age group
of 18 to 30 years. Following closely, the age group of 31 to 40 years accounted for approximately 21.74%
of the respondents. Meanwhile, about 20.81% of the respondents belonged to the age category of 41 to
50 years. The age group of 51 to 60 years represented approximately 16.77% of the respondents. A
smaller portion, approximately 14.29%, was occupied by respondents aged 61 to 70 years. Lastly, those
aged 71 and above constituted approximately 2.17% of the respondents. The data shows that the
largest proportion of respondents, accounting for 78 (24.22%), falls within the '18-30' age group,
followed by '31-40' at 70 (21.74%).

Highest Level of Education Attained

The table presents the highest level of education attained by the respondents. A total of 322 valid
responses were collected. The educational levels include 'No formal education', 'Primary', 'Secondary'
and 'College/Tertiary/University'. The majority of respondents, comprising 125 (38.82%), reported
having completed secondary education, while 89 (27.5%) had completed primary education. About 29
(9.01%) had pursued higher education at the college, tertiary, or university level. Significantly, 79
(24.64%) of the participants had no formal education.

Table 4.4.4: Level of Health Facility Last Visited

This table displays the level of the health facility last visited by respondents. Out of the 331 respondents,
313 provided valid responses. The categories of health facility levels are 'level 2', 'Level 3', 'Level 4', and
'Level 5'. The data indicates that 'Level 2' health facilities were the most frequently visited, with 30.4%,
followed closely by 'Level 3' at 30.0%. Level 5 facilities accounted for 72 (23%). Level 4 facilities, while
representing a smaller proportion at 52 (16.6

This is crucial for evaluating the healthcare accessibility and preferences of the study participants. It
helps in understanding the respondents' experiences within different healthcare settings.

Table 4.4.5: Number of Visits to the Hospital

This table outlines the number of visits respondents made to the hospital. Among the 331 respondents,
303 provided valid responses. The categories for the number of visits include 'second visit', 'third visits',
'several visits'. The data shows that the majority of respondents, accounting for 182 (60.06%), reported
making several visits to the hospital. This indicates a recurring need for healthcare services among this
group. Meanwhile, 66 (21.78%) of respondents indicated a third visit, and 55 (18.15%) reported a
second visit.

This information sheds light on the frequency of healthcare utilization by the study's participants.
Approximate Distance from Home to Nearest Health Facility

This table presents data on the approximate distance from respondents' homes to the nearest health
facility. Among the 331 respondents, 324 provided valid responses. The distance categories include 'Less
than 5km', 'Between 5km to 10km', 'Between 10km to 15km', and 'More than 15km'. The majority of
respondents comprising 105 (32.4%), reported that the nearest health facility was situated between 5
kilometers to 10 kilometers from their homes. Additionally, 97 (29.9%) of the respondents reported a
distance of less than 5 kilometers from their homes, while 71 (21.9%) indicated a range of 10 kilometers
to 15 kilometers. 51 (15.7%) reported that the nearest health facility was located more than 15
kilometers from their residences. This information offers insights into the geographical accessibility of
healthcare services for the study participants.