available to the study team during the month-long visits to the hospital. The data from the records were augmented with observations, interactions and interview of some key staff of the hospital. During the visits, the researchers participated in the therapy sessions and home visits of the clients by the hospital staff. Data Analysis The data collected through the primary and secondary means were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS 11.0). The data collected were resolved to their constituent components and themes, and simple percentage, means and frequencies were calculated as appropriate. Table 1 : The Socio-Demographic Characteristics of All the Respondents Characteristics Response Frequency Percentage SEX OF Male 57 47.5 PARTICIPANTS Female 63 52.5 Total 120 100.0 AGE OF 20 - 49 96 80 PARTICIPANTS 50 79 24 20 – Total 120 100 MARITAL STATUS Single 66 55 Married 45 54 Total 120 100.0 RELIGIOUS Christianity 118 98.3 AFFILIATION Islam 2 1.7 Total 120 100.0 EDUCATION Primary School 12 10 QUALIFICATION Secondary School 48 40 Diploma/HND 12 10 12.5 N.C.E. 15 15 B.Sc. 18 12.5 Non-Applicable 15 Total 100.0 120 OCCUPATION Unemployment 81 67.5 Artisans 24 20
available to the study team during the month-long visits to the hospital. The data from the records were augmented with observations, interactions and interview of some key staff of the hospital. During the visits, the researchers participated in the therapy sessions and home visits of the clients by the hospital staff. Data Analysis The data collected through the primary and secondary means were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS 11.0). The data collected were resolved to their constituent components and themes, and simple percentage, means and frequencies were calculated as appropriate. Table 1 : The Socio-Demographic Characteristics of All the Respondents Characteristics Response Frequency Percentage SEX OF PARTICIPANTS Male 57 47.5 Female 63 52.5 Total 120 100.0 AGE OF PARTICIPANTS 20 - 49 96 80 50 – 79 24 20 Total 120 100 MARITAL STATUS Single 66 55 Married 54 45 Total 120 100.0 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Christianity 118 98.3 Islam 2 1.7 Total 120 100.0 EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Primary School 12 10 Secondary School 48 40 Diploma/HND 12 10 N.C.E. 15 12.5 B.Sc. 18 15 Non-Applicable 15 12.5 Total 120 100.0 OCCUPATION Unemployment 81 67.5 Artisans 24 20
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