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Table 1 Characteristics of the study population (N = 1,060)

From: Sleep disturbances and quality of life in Sub-Saharan African migraineurs

 

N = 1,060

Characteristic

n

%

Mean age (years)*

35.7 ± 12.1

Sex

  

 Women

637

60.1

 Men

423

39.9

Marital status

  

 Married

542

51.3

 Never married

335

31.7

 Other

180

17.0

Education (years)

  

 ≤ Primary (1–6)

474

44.7

 Secondary (7–12)

357

33.7

 College graduate

229

21.6

Smoking status

  

 Never

913

86.1

 Former

104

9.8

 Current

43

4.1

Alcohol consumption past year

  

 Non-drinker

601

56.7

 < once a month

357

33.7

 ≥1 day a week

102

9.6

Khat chewing

  

 None

783

73.9

 Former

59

5.6

 Current

218

20.6

Body mass index (kg/m2)

  

 <18.5

174

16.5

 18.5-24.9

629

59.7

 24.9-29.9

184

17.5

 ≥30

67

6.4

Self-reported physical health

  

 Excellent/very good/good

596

56.2

 Poor/fair

464

43.8

Self-reported mental health

  

 Excellent/very good/good

699

65.9

 Poor/fair

361

34.1

  1. *Mean ± standard deviation (SD).