Distribution of the surveyed population according to sociodemographic characteristics and MP usage (N=746)
| Characteristic | Prevalence n (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Male | 389 (52.1) |
| Female | 357 (47.9) |
| Age, years | |
| 9 | 6 (0.8) |
| 10 | 341 (45.7) |
| 11 | 359 (48.1) |
| 12 | 39 (5.2) |
| Rural/urban | |
| Rural | 174 (23.3) |
| Urban | 572 (76.7) |
| MP ownership | |
| Do not own an MP | 202 (27.1) |
| Own an MP | 544 (72.9) |
| Years of MP usage | |
| 0 Year | 219 (29.4) |
| 1 Year | 259 (34.7) |
| >1 year | 257 (34.5) |
| Daily duration of calls | |
| 0–10 min/day | 398 (53.4) |
| >10 min/day | 132 (17.7) |
| Characteristic | Mean±SD (minimum–maximum) |
| Age | 10.6±0.6 (9–12) |
| Height (cm) | 148.5±6.1 (140–190) |
| Weight (kg) | 43.0±11.5 (30–75) |
| Years of MP usage | 1.3±1.5 (0–8) |
MP, mobile phone.