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Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the survey participants

From: Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) in the Malay language-translation and validation in a multiethnic population of Selangor, Malaysia

 

Number (%)

Age

 40–44 years

56 (19.0)

 45–49 years

69 (23.5)

 50–54 years

63 (21.4)

 55–60 years

106 (36.1)

Race

 Malay

104 (35.4)

 Indian

99 (33.7)

 Chinese

91 (31.0)

Education

 Primary

51 (17.3)

 Secondary

133 (45.2)

 Tertiary

110 (37.4)

Employment categories

 Housewife/retired

104 (35.4)

 Business

54 (18.4)

 Professional

100 (34.0)

 Other jobs

36 (12.2)

Average family income

  < RM 3000

116 (39.5)

 RM3000-RM 5000

105 (35.7)

 RM5000-RM 8000

50 (17.0)

 RM8000 and above

23 (7.8)

Marital status

 Married

261 (88.8)

 Separated/divorce

14 (4.8)

 Single

19 (6.5)