Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the participants in the intervention and control groups, Kumbo West Health District 2018
Characteristic | SMS Intervention (n = 199), No (%) | No SMS Intervention (n = 199), No (%) | χ 2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||||
10 – 14 | 84 (42.2) | 79 (39.7) | ||
15 – 19 | 115 (57.8) | 120 (60.3) | 0.251 | 0.165 |
Total | 199 (100) | 199 (100) | ||
Education | ||||
No formal education | 25 (12.6) | 27 (13.6) | ||
Primary | 114 (57.3) | 118 (59.3) | ||
Secondary | 60 (30.2) | 54 (27.1) | 0.036 | 0.896 |
Total | 199 (100) | 199 (100) | ||
Religion | ||||
None | 7 (3.5) | 11 (5.5) | ||
Christian | 169 (85.0) | 159 (79.9) | ||
Muslim | 23 (11.6) | 29 (14.6) | 0.243 | 0.223 |
Total | 199 (100) | 199 (100) | ||
Living with parents | ||||
Yes | 172 (86.4) | 175 (87.9) | ||
No | 27 (13.6) | 24 (12.1) | 0.039 | 0.984 |
Total | 199 (100) | 199 (100) | ||
Number of years expected to continue schooling | ||||
1 – 7 | 74 (37.2) | 70 (35.2) | ||
8 – 14 | 125 (62.8) | 129 (64.8) | 0.211 | 0.751 |
Total | 199 (100) | 199 (100) | ||
Consumed alcohol in the last 30 days | ||||
Yes | 28 (14.0) | 37 (18.6) | ||
No | 171 (86.0) | 162 (81.4) | 0.176 | 0.662 |
Total | 199 (100) | 199 (100) | ||