Table 1 Demographic characteristics of women interviewed
Variable | Percent (Number) or Mean |
|---|---|
Age | 31.8 |
Parity | 3.2 |
Married | 57.1 (16) |
Education Level | |
No school, some primary, primary, or vocational school | 57.1 (16) |
Some secondary, secondary, or college | 42.9 (10) |
Employment Status | |
Full-time | 10.7 (3) |
Part-time | 32.1(9) |
None | 57.1 (16) |
Occupation Among Those Currently Employed (n = 12) | |
Casual labor | 75.0 (9) |
Salary/contract worker | 8.3 (1) |
Self-employed | 16.6 (2) |
Changes in Employment due to COVID | |
Loss of hours or decreased pay | 40.7 (11) |
Loss of job or decreased job security | 66.7 (18) |
Disruptions due to childcare | 29.6 (8) |
Increased responsibilities | 18.5 (5) |
No change | 7.4 (2) |
Was not employed before/during COVID | 11.1 (3) |
Food Insecurity (range 0–6) | 4.6 |