Table 1 Demographic characteristics of injury patients
From: Causes, trends and severity of musculoskeletal injuries in Ghana
Variables (N = 269) | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Age group | ||
< 5 | 13 | 4.8 |
5 - <19 | 34 | 12.6 |
19 - <25 | 32 | 11.9 |
25 - <40 | 57 | 21.2 |
40–60 | 99 | 36.8 |
> 60 | 34 | 12.6 |
Mean Age (SD) | 37.96 (19.88) | |
Sex | ||
Male | 137 | 50.9 |
Female | 132 | 49.1 |
Category | ||
Adult | 222 | 82.5 |
Children | 47 | 17.5 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 100 | 37.2 |
Married | 139 | 51.7 |
Separated | 4 | 1.5 |
Divorced | 18 | 6.7 |
Widowed | 8 | 3.0 |