Research Article

Psychoactive Substance Use and Its Associated Factors among Truck Drivers in Ethiopia

Table 1

Sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents at the Modjo dry port in Ethiopia.

VariablesCategoriesFrequency ()Percent (%)

Age group<38 years20350.8
≥38 years19749.2
Marital statusOut of marriage13233.0
In marriage26867.0
ReligionChristianity32581.2
Muslim7518.8
Educational statusRead and write up to primary9223.0
Secondary (grades 9-12)26766.8
College or university4110.2
Employment typePermanent23558.8
Contract16541.2
Monthly income<220 USD20451.0
≥220 USD19649.0
Family size<313433.5
≥326666.5

Protestant and orthodox religions. USD: United States dollar.