Table 2 Patterns of previous interaction of respondents with PWDs
No. | Variables/questions | Categories | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Ever had any regular interaction with PWD | Yes | 164 (45.7%) |
No | 195 (54.3%) | ||
2. | Frequency of previous interaction with PWD | Daily | 28 (7.8%) |
Once a week | 19 (5.3%) | ||
Once a month | 13 (3.6%) | ||
Rarely | 76 (21.2%) | ||
Occasionally | 40 (11.1%) | ||
Others | 6 (1.7%) | ||
Total | 182 (50.7%) | ||
Missing | 177 (49.3%) | ||
3. | Ever had PWD as family member | Yes | 33 (9.2%) |
No | 326 (90.8%) | ||
4. | Ever had personal relationship with PWD | Yes | 12 (3.3%) |
5. | Self-rated evaluation of experience in the relationship | No | 347 (96.7%) |
Unpleasant | 5 (1.4%) | ||
Pleasant | 20 (5.6%) | ||
Indifferent | 29 (8.1%) | ||
Total | 54 (15%) | ||
Missing | 305 (85%) | ||
Total | Â | 359 (100%) | |