Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants of the FGDs and participatory workshops
| Â | Â | Adults | Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Males N = 22 | Females N = 46 | Males N = 30 | Females N = 24 |
Age Range | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | Age in years | 26 - 57 yrs | 20 - 60+yrs | 15 - 34 yrs | 16 - 21 yrs |
Education | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | Primary | 63% | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Â | Secondary | 14% | 17% | 61% | 61% |
| Â | None | 23% | 43% | Â | Â |
Occupation | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | Subsistent farmer | 87% | 12% | 70% | 22% |
| Â | Fisherman | 5% | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | Pastor | 5% | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | Housewife | Â | 77% | Â | Â |
| Â | Carpenter | 5% | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | Teacher | Â | 12% | Â | Â |
| Â | TAFE Student | Â | Â | 30% | 78% |
Number of Children | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | Â | North Tanna | Middle Bush | South Tanna | |
| Â | 0 children | 6% | 0 | 0 | |
| Â | 1-3 Children | 35% | 41% | 28% | |
| Â | 4-6 Children | 35% | 45% | 55% | |
| Â | 7-9 Children | 24% | 14% | 17% | |