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Table 1 Distribution of demographic characteristics of CAB members (N = 73)

From: Capacity of community advisory boards for effective engagement in clinical research: a mixed methods study

Characteristics

Number

Percentage (%)

Sex

 Female

30

41.1

 Male

43

58.9

Age (years)

  

 < 30

6

8.2

 30–39

11

15.1

 40–49

23

31.5

 50–59

21

28.8

 60–69

11

15.1

 70+

1

1.4

Highest level of school completed

 None

1

1.4

 Primary

3

4.1

 Secondary

17

23.3

 Tertiary/university

52

71.2

Main occupation

 Formal employment

10

13.7

 Farming

13

17.8

 Business

45

61.6

 Other

5

6.9

Marital status

 Married/co-habiting

54

74.0

 Widow/divorced/separated

7

9.6

 Never married

12

16.4