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Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of the discussants, East Wollega zone, December, 2011 to January, 2012 (n = 115)

From: Intimate partner violence against women in west Ethiopia: a qualitative study on attitudes, woman’s response, and suggested measures as perceived by community members

Characteristics

Categories

Frequency (Percent)

Place of residence

Urban

34 (30)

 

Rural

81 (70)

Sex

Male

55 (48)

 

Female

60 (52)

Educational status

Illiterate

8 (6)

 

Read and write

4 (4)

 

Primary education

19 (17)

 

Secondary education

36 (31)

 

Tertiary education

48 (42)

Occupation

Employee

48 (42)

 

Religious leader

18 (16)

 

Local elderly

25 (21)

 

Adults (community residents)

24 (21)

  1. NB- Employees were from the offices of administration, health, education, police, prosecutor, court, women’s affairs, social affairs, and non-governmental organization.