Table 1: Demographic characteristics of the study population (n=395).

Characteristic N %
Place of residence (n= 388)
Rural 272 70.1
Urban 116 29.9
Age group (years)
(n = 385)
6-8 130 33.8
9-11 204 53
12-14 51 13.2
Mother’s level of education (n=390)
Illiterate 68 17.4
Basic education 200 51.3
University and above 122 31.3
Father’s level of education (n=392)
Illiterate 31 7.9
Basic education 227 57.8
University and above 134 34.2
Monthly income (SAR) (n=372)
Less than 5,000 115 30.9
5,000-10,000 106 28.5
More than 10,000 151 40.6
Classes (n=389)
First 56 14.4
Second 56 14.4
Third 74 19
Fourth 78 20.1
Fifth 63 16.2
Sixth 62 15.9