2006 CAICT Survey: Topline Results
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4. Questions about Computer Use and Internet Use
THESE QUESTIONS WERE ASKED IF SUBJECT WAS AN INTERNET OR COMPUTER USER (Q26 = 1).
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All countries |
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n = 994 |
n = 330 |
n = 282 |
n = 221 |
n = 161 |
Computer Use
You mentioned previously that you have access to a computer, at least occasionally.
Q.119 How often do you use the computer?
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All countries |
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Several times a day |
16.5 (n = 164) |
22.1 (n = 73) |
19.9 (n = 56) |
5.4 (n = 12) |
14.3 (n = 23) |
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About once a day |
11.1 (n = 110) |
15.2 (n = 50) |
6.4 (n = 18) |
11.3 (n = 25) |
10.6 (n = 17) |
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3-5 days a week |
11.5 (n = 114) |
12.4 (n = 41) |
13.1 (n = 37) |
12.7 (n = 28) |
5.0 (n = 8) |
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1-2 days a week |
26.4 (n = 262) |
19.1 (n = 63) |
25.2 (n = 71) |
33.5 (n = 74) |
33.5 (n = 54) |
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Every few weeks |
11.2 (n = 111) |
10.0 (n = 33) |
9.9 (n = 28) |
15.4 (n = 34) |
9.9 (n = 16) |
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Less often |
13.7 (n = 136) |
13.3 (n = 44) |
14.5 (n = 41) |
11.8 (n = 26) |
15.5 (n = 25) |
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Don’t know/refused |
9.8 (n = 97) |
7.9 (n = 26) |
11.0 (n = 31) |
10.0 (n = 22) |
11.2 (n = 18) |
Q.120 Where do you use computers? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
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All countries |
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School |
34.6 (n = 344) |
25.8 (n = 85) |
36.9 (n = 104) |
43.9 (n = 97) |
36.0 (n = 58) |
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Work |
29.2 (n = 290) |
36.1 (n = 119) |
28.7 (n = 81) |
23.5 (n = 52) |
23.6 (n = 38) |
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Home |
21.6 (n = 215) |
32.7 (n = 108) |
22.7 (n = 64) |
5.9 (n = 13) |
18.6 (n = 30) |
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Computer club or Internet café |
21.1 (n = 210) |
10.9 (n = 36) |
25.9 (n = 73) |
20.8 (n = 46) |
34.2 (n = 55) |
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Friend’s home |
10.8 (n = 107) |
12.4 (n = 41) |
9.2 (n = 26) |
13.1 (n = 29) |
6.8 (n = 11) |
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Relative’s home |
5.9 (n = 59) |
7.6 (n = 25) |
5.0 (n = 14) |
7.7 (n = 17) |
1.9 (n = 3) |
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NGO Access point |
1.0 (n = 10) |
0 |
2.1 (n = 6) |
1.8 (n = 4) |
0 |
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Public Library |
.1 (n = 1) |
0 |
.4 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
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District center |
.1 (n = 1) |
0 |
.4 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
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Wherever convenient |
.1 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
.5 (n = 1) |
0 |
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Don’t know/refused |
6.1 (n = 61) |
6.4 (n = 21) |
3.9 (n = 11) |
10.0 (n = 22) |
4.3 (n = 7) |
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N/A |
.2 (n = 2) |
.6 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Q.121 Do you have any type of personal computer, including laptops--such as an IBM PC or a Macintosh in your home? These do not include machines that only play games such as Nintendo or Sega.
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All countries |
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Yes |
22.3 (n = 222) |
31.8 (n = 105) |
25.2 (n = 71) |
6.8 (n = 15) |
19.3 (n = 31) |
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No |
72.2 (n = 718) |
60.6 (n = 200) |
73.4 (n = 207) |
83.7 (n = 185) |
78.3 (n = 126) |
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Don’t know/refused |
5.4 (n = 54) |
7.6 (n = 25) |
1.4 (n = 4) |
9.5 (n = 21) |
2.5 (n = 4) |
IF HOME COMPUTER USER (Q121=1) ASK Q122-Q123, OTHER SKIP TO Q125
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All countries |
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n = 222 |
n = 105 |
n = 71 |
n = 15 |
n = 31 |
Q.122 How many computers do you have at your home?
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All countries |
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1 |
96.8 (n = 215) |
97.1 (n = 102) |
94.4 (n = 67) |
100.0 (n = 15) |
100.0 (n = 31) |
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2 |
3.2 (n = 7) |
2.9 (n = 3) |
5.6 (n = 4) |
0 |
0 |
Q.123 Do you use your home computer in connection with your job, for school, for personal use, or some combination of these? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
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All countries |
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Job |
40.5 (n = 90) |
42.9 (n = 45) |
42.3 (n = 30) |
46.7 (n = 7) |
22.6 (n = 7) |
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School |
32.0 (n = 71) |
29.5 (n = 31) |
40.8 (n = 29) |
53.3 (n = 8) |
9.7 (n = 3) |
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Personal |
71.6 (n = 159) |
65.7 (n = 69) |
74.6 (n = 53) |
66.7 (n = 10) |
87.1 (n = 27) |
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Don’t know/refused |
2.3 (n = 5) |
1.9 (n = 2) |
2.8 (n = 2) |
0 |
3.2 (n = 1) |
Q.124 How much would you miss your home computer, if you no longer had one?
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All countries |
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A lot |
48.6 (n = 108) |
53.3 (n = 56) |
49.3 (n = 35) |
60.0 (n = 9) |
25.8 (n = 8) |
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Some |
35.1 (n = 78) |
36.2 (n = 38) |
31.0 (n = 22) |
20.0 (n = 3) |
48.4 (n = 15) |
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Not much |
9.9 (n = 22) |
5.7 (n = 6) |
9.9 (n = 7) |
20.0 (n = 3) |
19.4 (n = 6) |
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Not at all |
4.1 (n = 9) |
1.9 (n = 2) |
7.0 (n = 5) |
0 |
6.5 (n = 2) |
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Don’t know/refused |
2.3 (n = 5) |
2.9 (n = 3) |
2.8 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
ASK ALL COMPUTER USERS
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All countries |
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n = 994 |
n = 330 |
n = 282 |
n = 221 |
n = 161 |
Q125. Do you play games on a computer?
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All countries |
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Yes |
51.6 (n = 513) |
52.4 (n = 173) |
53.5 (n = 151) |
40.7 (n = 90) |
61.5 (n = 99) |
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No |
46.5 (n = 497) |
47.6 (n = 157) |
46.5 (n = 131) |
52.9 (n = 117) |
35.4 (n = 57) |
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N/A |
1.9 (n = 19) |
0 |
0 |
6.3 (n = 14) |
3.1 (n = 5) |
Ask Game Players (Q125=2)
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All countries |
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n = 513 |
n = 173 |
n = 151 |
n = 90 |
n = 99 |
Q.126 If you do play games on a desktop computer, what kind of games do you play? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
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All countries |
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Shooting games such as Counter-Strike or Quake |
42.1 (n = 216) |
40.5 (n = 70) |
39.7 (n = 60) |
45.6 (n = 41) |
45.5 (n = 45) |
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Solitaire |
35.3 (n = 181) |
44.5 (n = 77) |
33.1 (n = 50) |
33.3 (n = 30) |
24.2 (n = 24) |
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Racing games such as Need for Speed |
35.3 (n = 181) |
41.6 (n = 72) |
29.8 (n = 45) |
25.6 (n = 23) |
41.4 (n = 41) |
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Puzzles or arcade games such as Tetris |
32.6 (n = 167) |
34.1 (n = 59) |
30.5 (n = 46) |
35.6 (n = 32) |
30.3 (n = 30) |
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Multiplayer card games |
28.7 (n = 147) |
20.2 (n = 35) |
28.5 (n = 43) |
50.0 (n = 45) |
24.2 (n = 24) |
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Sports games such as basketball or golf |
18.7 (n = 96) |
12.1 (n = 21) |
15.9 (n = 24) |
38.9 (n = 35) |
16.2 (n = 16) |
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Multiplayer fantasy games such as Lineage |
13.8 (n = 71) |
12.1 (n = 21) |
11.3 (n = 17) |
21.1 (n = 19) |
14.1 (n = 14) |
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Don’t know/refused |
3.1 (n = 16) |
0 |
8.6 (n = 13) |
0 |
3.0 (n = 3) |
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N/A |
.4 (n = 2) |
1.2 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Q.127 How do you find out about new games?
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All countries |
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From friends I see regularly |
66.5 (n = 341) |
34.7 (n = 60) |
60.3 (n = 91) |
83.3 (n = 75) |
62.6 (n = 62) |
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From people online |
14.4 (n = 74) |
7.5 (n = 13) |
19.9 (n = 30) |
17.8 (n = 16) |
15.2 (n = 15) |
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From advertisements |
7.2 (n = 37) |
8.1 (n = 14) |
11.3 (n = 17) |
1.1 (n = 1) |
5.1 (n = 5) |
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Don’t know/refused |
7.0 (n = 36) |
8.1 (n = 14) |
9.3 (n = 5) |
1.1 (n = 1) |
7.1 (n = 7) |
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From shops/kiosks |
6.6 (n = 34) |
5.8 (n = 10) |
5.3 (n = 8) |
8.9 (n = 8) |
8.1 (n = 8) |
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From relatives |
1.6 (n = 8) |
1.2 (n = 2) |
2.0 (n = 3) |
0 |
3.0 (n = 3) |
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In no way |
1.4 (n = 7) |
1.2 (n = 2) |
3.3 (n = 5) |
0 |
0 |
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From children |
1.4 (n = 7) |
2.9 (n = 5) |
1.3 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
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From television |
1.2 (n = 6) |
2.9 (n = 5) |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
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From magazines |
.2 (n = 1) |
.6 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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From mobile phone |
.2 (n = 1) |
0 |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
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From a programmer |
.2 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1.0 (n = 1) |
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N/A |
.2 (n = 1) |
.6 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Q.128 Where do you play computer games? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
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All countries |
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Home |
30.2 (n = 155) |
45.1 (n = 78) |
29.1 (n = 44) |
12.2 (n = 11) |
22.2 (n = 22) |
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Specialized game club or café |
26.5 (n = 135) |
13.3 (n = 23) |
27.2 (n = 41) |
32.2 (n = 29) |
42.4 (n = 42) |
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Friend’s house |
20.7 (n = 106) |
25.4 (n = 44) |
14.6 (n = 22) |
33.3 (n = 30) |
10.1 (n = 10) |
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Work |
18.1 (n = 93) |
19.7 (n = 34) |
19.9 (n = 30) |
12.2 (n = 11) |
18.2 (n = 18) |
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School |
17.2 (n = 88) |
9.2 (n = 16) |
24.5 (n = 37) |
17.8 (n = 16) |
19.2 (n = 19) |
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General Internet access point |
5.1 (n = 26) |
0 |
3.3 (n = 5) |
17.8 (n = 16) |
5.1 (n = 5) |
Q.129 How often do you play games?
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All countries |
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Several times a day |
9.0 (n = 46) |
11.0 (n = 19) |
8.6 (n = 13) |
4.4 (n = 4) |
10.1 (n = 10) |
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About once a day |
11.5 (n = 59) |
14.5 (n = 25) |
9.9 (n = 15) |
8.9 (n = 8) |
11.1 (n = 11) |
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3-5 days a week |
9.9 (n = 51) |
8.1 (n = 14) |
11.3 (n = 17) |
15.6 (n = 14) |
6.1 (n = 6) |
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1-2 days a week |
34.9 (n = 179) |
30.1 (n = 52) |
36.4 (n = 55) |
36.7 (n = 33) |
39.4 (n = 39) |
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Every few weeks |
17.5 (n = 90) |
16.8 (n = 29) |
18.5 (n = 28) |
20.0 (n = 18) |
15.2 (n = 15) |
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Less often |
14.2 (n = 73) |
18.5 (n = 32) |
10.6 (n = 16) |
12.2 (n = 11) |
14.1 (n = 14) |
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Don’t know/refused |
2.9 (n = 15) |
1.2 (n = 2) |
4.6 (n = 7) |
2.2 (n = 2) |
4.0 (n = 4) |
Q.130 When you sit down at a computer to play a game, about how long do you usually play?
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All countries |
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Less than 30 minutes |
24.8 (n = 127) |
31.2 (n = 54) |
22.5 (n = 34) |
24.4 (n = 22) |
17.2 (n = 17) |
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30 minutes-1 hour |
38.2 (n = 196) |
36.4 (n = 63) |
39.1 (n = 59) |
35.6 (n = 32) |
42.4 (n = 42) |
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1-2 hours |
29.4 (n = 151) |
24.9 (n = 43) |
29.1 (n = 44) |
35.6 (n = 32) |
32.3 (n = 32) |
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3-4 hours |
4.5 (n = 23) |
2.9 (n = 5) |
7.3 (n = 11) |
3.3 (n = 3) |
4.0 (n = 4) |
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Over 4 hours |
3.1 (n = 16) |
4.6 (n = 8) |
2.0 (n = 3) |
1.1 (n = 1) |
4.0 (n = 4) |
ASK ALL COMPUTER USERS
Q.131 Do you use the Internet, at least on an occasional basis?
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All countries |
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Yes |
37.8 (n = 376) |
44.2 (n = 146) |
46.1 (n = 130) |
26.7 (n = 59) |
25.5 (n = 41) |
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No |
57.5 (n = 572) |
48.8 (n = 161) |
53.2 (n = 150) |
66.1 (n = 146) |
71.4 (n = 115) |
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Don’t know/refused |
4.1 (n = 41) |
7.0 (n = 23) |
.7 (n = 2) |
7.2 (n = 16) |
0 |
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N/A |
.5 (n = 5) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3.1 (n = 5) |
IF YES (Q.131=1) CONTINUE
IF (Q.131=2 or 3) GO TO COUNTRY MODULE
Internet Use
ASKED IF INTERNET USER (Q.131=1).
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All countries |
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n = 376 |
n = 146 |
n = 130 |
n = 59 |
n = 41 |
Please tell me about your use of the Internet. When we refer to the Internet, we refer to the World Wide Web, e-mail, chatting programs and list-servers.
Q.132 Earlier you said that you sometimes use the Internet. Where do you usually do this from? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
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All countries |
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Computer club or internet Café |
48.7 (n = 183) |
24.0 (n = 35) |
60.8 (n = 79) |
72.9 (n = 43) |
63.4 (n = 26) |
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Work office |
28.2 (n = 106) |
33.6 (n = 49) |
27.7 (n = 36) |
22.0 (n = 13) |
19.5 (n = 8) |
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School |
25.0 (n = 94) |
22.6 (n = 33) |
24.6 (n = 32) |
35.6 (n = 21) |
19.5 (n = 8) |
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Home |
23.7 (n = 89) |
39.0 (n = 57) |
16.2 (n = 21) |
10.2 (n = 6) |
12.2 (n = 5) |
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Friend’s or Relative’s home |
12.0 (n = 45) |
12.3 (n = 18) |
9.2 (n = 12) |
16.9 (n = 10) |
12.2 (n = 5) |
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NGO or public access point |
2.4 (n = 9) |
1.4 (n = 2) |
3.8 (n = 5) |
3.4 (n = 2) |
0 |
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Home Office [IF WORK BASED AT HOME] |
1.1 (n = 4) |
1.4 (n = 2) |
.8 (n = 1) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
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Don’t know/refused |
.3 (n = 1) |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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My husband/wife’s workplace |
.3 (n = 1) |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Public Library |
.3 (n = 1) |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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N/A |
.3 (n = 1) |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
ASKED IF GAVE MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE FOR WHERE DO YOU USE THE INTERNET (Q.132).
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n = 131 |
n = 46 |
n = 47 |
n = 29 |
n = 9 |
Q.133 Where do you do this MOST OFTEN?
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All countries |
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Home |
17.6 (n = 23) |
19.6 (n = 9) |
19.1 (n = 9) |
10.3 (n = 3) |
22.2 (n = 2) |
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Home Office |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Work office |
23.7 (n = 31) |
34.8 (n = 16) |
21.3 (n = 10) |
10.3 (n = 3) |
22.2 (n = 2) |
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School |
18.3 (n = 24) |
15.2 (n = 7) |
12.8 (n = 6) |
27.6 (n = 8) |
33.3 (n = 3) |
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Computer club or internet Café |
32.8 (n = 43) |
17.4 (n = 8) |
40.4 (n = 19) |
48.3 (n = 14) |
22.2 (n = 2) |
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Friend’s or Relative’s home |
3.8 (n = 5) |
6.5 (n = 3) |
4.3 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
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NGO or public access point |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
2.1 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
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Don’t know/refused |
3.1 (n = 4) |
6.5 (n = 3) |
0 |
3.4 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.134 Did you happen to go online yesterday?
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All countries |
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Yes |
22.1 (n = 83) |
18.5 (n = 27) |
19.2 (n = 25) |
37.3 (n = 22) |
22.0 (n = 9) |
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No |
77.7 (n = 292) |
81.5 (n = 119) |
80.8 (n = 105) |
61.0 (n = 36) |
78.0 (n = 32) |
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Don’t know/refused |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.135 If yes, about how much time did you spend online?
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All countries |
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n |
n = 83 |
n = 27 |
n = 25 |
n = 22 |
n = 9 |
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A half hour or less |
19.3 (n = 16) |
22.2 (n = 6) |
24.0 (n = 6) |
9.1 (n = 2) |
22.2 (n = 2) |
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Thirty minutes to less than one hour |
21.7 (n = 18) |
25.9 (n = 7) |
24.0 (n = 6) |
9.1 (n = 2) |
33.3 (n = 3) |
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About an hour |
25.3 (n = 21) |
11.1 (n = 3) |
20.0 (n = 5) |
54.5 (n = 12) |
11.1 (n = 1) |
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More than one but less than two hours |
9.6 (n = 8) |
7.4 (n = 2) |
8.0 (n = 2) |
13.6 (n = 3) |
11.1 (n = 1) |
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Two to less than three hours |
7.2 (n = 6) |
7.4 (n = 2) |
8.0 (n = 2) |
4.5 (n = 1) |
11.1 (n = 1) |
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Three to less than four hours |
3.6 (n = 3) |
0 |
8.0 (n = 2) |
4.5 (n = 1) |
0 |
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Four or more hours |
7.2 (n = 6) |
7.4 (n = 2) |
8.0 (n = 2) |
4.5 (n = 1) |
11.1 (n = 1) |
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Don’t know/refused |
6.0 (n = 5) |
18.5 (n = 5) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
In general, how often do you go online from….
Q.136 Home, ASKED IF USE INTERNET AT HOME (Q132=1).
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All countries |
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n |
n = 89 |
n = 57 |
n = 21 |
n = 6 |
n = 5 |
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Several times a day |
10.1 (n = 9) |
3.5 (n = 2) |
19.0 (n = 4) |
33.3 (n = 2) |
20.0 (n = 1) |
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About once a day |
21.3 (n = 19) |
21.1 (n = 12) |
23.8 (n = 5) |
16.7 (n = 1) |
20.0 (n = 1) |
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3-5 days a week |
14.6 (n = 13) |
7.0 (n = 4) |
33.3 (n = 7) |
16.7 (n = 1) |
20.0 (n = 1) |
|
1-2 days a week |
32.6 (n = 29) |
42.1 (n = 24) |
9.5 (n = 2) |
33.3 (n = 2) |
20.0 (n = 1) |
|
Every few weeks |
9.0 (n = 8) |
14.0 (n = 8) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Less often |
6.7 (n = 6) |
7.0 (n = 4) |
4.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
20.0 (n = 1) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
5.6 (n = 5) |
5.3 (n = 3) |
9.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
Q.137 Work, ASKED IF USE INTERNET AT WORK(Q132=2 or 3).
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n |
n = 110 |
n = 51 |
n = 37 |
n = 14 |
n = 8 |
|
Several times a day |
20.9 (n = 23) |
17.6 (n = 9) |
29.7 (n = 11) |
14.3 (n = 2) |
12.5 (n = 1) |
|
About once a day |
19.1 (n = 21) |
15.7 (n = 8) |
18.9 (n = 7) |
28.6 (n = 4) |
25.0 (n = 2) |
|
3-5 days a week |
18.2 (n = 20) |
21.6 (n = 11) |
13.5 (n = 5) |
14.3 (n = 2) |
25.0 (n = 2) |
|
1-2 days a week |
25.5 (n = 28) |
25.5 (n = 13) |
29.7 (n = 11) |
21.4 (n = 3) |
12.5 (n = 1) |
|
Every few weeks |
5.5 (n = 6) |
5.9 (n = 3) |
5.4 (n = 2) |
7.1 (n = 1) |
12.5 (n = 1) |
|
Less often |
5.5 (n = 6) |
7.8 (n = 4) |
2.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
|
Don’t know/refused |
2.7 (n = 3) |
0 |
0 |
14.3 (n = 2) |
12.5 (n = 1) |
|
N/A |
2.7 (n = 3) |
5.9 (n = 3) |
0 |
0 |
|
Q.138 School, ASKED IF USE INTERNET AT SCHOOL (Q132=4).
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n |
n = 94 |
n = 33 |
n = 32 |
n = 21 |
n = 8 |
|
Several times a day |
6.4 (n = 6) |
3.0 (n = 1) |
9.4 (n = 3) |
0 |
25.0 (n = 2) |
|
About once a day |
9.6 (n = 9) |
9.1 (n = 3) |
9.4 (n = 3) |
9.5 (n = 2) |
12.5 (n = 1) |
|
3-5 days a week |
10.6 (n = 10) |
9.1 (n = 3) |
15.6 (n = 5) |
4.8 (n = 1) |
12.5 (n = 1) |
|
1-2 days a week |
38.3 (n = 36) |
33.3 (n = 11) |
28.1 (n = 9) |
71.4 (n = 15) |
12.5 (n = 1) |
|
Every few weeks |
16.0 (n = 15) |
18.2 (n = 6) |
21.9 (n = 7) |
9.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
|
Less often |
12.8 (n = 12) |
21.2 (n = 7) |
3.1 (n = 1) |
4.8 (n = 1) |
37.5 (n = 3) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
6.4 (n = 6) |
6.1 (n = 2) |
12.5 (n = 4) |
0 |
0 |
Q.139 generally (regardless of place)
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Several times a day |
1.1 (n = 4) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
4.9 (n = 2) |
|
About once a day |
2.9 (n = 11) |
1.4 (n = 2) |
3.8 (n = 5) |
5.1 (n = 3) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
3-5 days a week |
7.4 (n = 28) |
3.4 (n = 5) |
9.2 (n = 12) |
13.6 (n = 8) |
7.3 (n = 3) |
|
1-2 days a week |
19.7 (n = 74) |
12.3 (n = 18) |
23.8 (n = 31) |
28.8 (n = 17) |
19.5 (n = 8) |
|
Every few weeks |
15.7 (n = 59) |
15.8 (n = 23) |
13.1 (n = 18) |
16.9 (n = 10) |
22.0 (n = 9) |
|
Less often |
8.5 (n = 32) |
4.1 (n = 6) |
13.8 (n = 18) |
6.8 (n = 4) |
9.8 (n = 4) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
13.0 (n = 49) |
0 |
35.4 (n = 46) |
3.4 (n = 2) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
N/A |
31.6 (n = 119) |
63.0 (n = 92) |
0 |
23.7 (n = 14) |
31.7 (n = 13) |
Q.140 How much does it
usually cost you to spend one hour online? [REPORTED IN LOCAL CURRENCY*]. INTERNET USERS (Q.131=1) WHO
ALSO RECORDED A VALUE
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n |
N/A |
n = 72 |
n = 72 |
n = 35 |
n = 31 |
|
Mean (SD) |
N/A |
179.50 (SD = 102.49) |
30.51 (SD = 8.55) |
5.14 (SD = 3.66) |
739.35 |
*Because this variable was reported in local currency, it cannot be represented in aggregate for All Countries. For reference, 1 USD = 41.13 KGS, 128.31 KZT, 3.21 TJS, and 1215.21 UZS
Q.141 How many MONTHS have you been online? INTERNET USERS (Q.131=1) WHO ALSO RECORDED A NUMBER.
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n |
n = 376 |
n = 146 |
n = 130 |
n = 59 |
n = 41 |
|
Mean (SD) |
31.09 (SD = 21.37) |
27.44 (SD = 19.063) |
35.77 (SD = 25.079) |
30.86 (SD = 16.297) |
29.61 (SD = 20.718) |
Q.142 What year did you start using e-mail? INTERNET USERS (Q.131=1) WHO ALSO RECORDED A YEAR.
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n |
n = 291 |
n = 84 |
n = 115 |
n = 59 |
n = 33 |
|
Mean (SD) |
2002.71 (SD = 1.95) |
2002.85 (SD = 1.55) |
2002.49 (SD = 2.32) |
2002.86 (SD = 1.47) |
2002.85 (SD = 2.18) |
Internet Activities
Q.143 How often, if ever, do you go online to get news or information about your local community?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Often |
10.6 (n = 40) |
6.8 (n = 10) |
17.7 (n = 23) |
8.5 (n = 5) |
4.9 (n = 2) |
|
Sometimes |
33.5 (n = 126) |
27.4 (n = 40) |
36.9 (n = 48) |
47.5 (n = 28) |
24.4 (n = 10) |
|
Hardly Ever |
20.7 (n = 78) |
22.6 (n = 33) |
15.4 (n = 20) |
30.5 (n = 18) |
17.1 (n = 7) |
|
Never |
32.2 (n = 121) |
37.7 (n = 55) |
28.5 (n = 37) |
11.9 (n = 7) |
53.7 (n = 22) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
2.9 (n = 11) |
5.5 (n = 8) |
1.5 (n = 2) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.144 Do you ever send or read email?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
66.0 (n = 248) |
45.9 (n = 67) |
77.7 (n = 101) |
83.1 (n = 49) |
75.6 (n = 31) |
|
No |
33.2 (n = 125) |
53.4 (n = 78) |
22.3 (n = 29) |
13.6 (n = 8) |
24.4 (n = 10) |
|
Don’t know/ refused |
.8 (n = 3) |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
3.4 (n = 2) |
0 |
ASK EMAIL USERS (Q.144=1)
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n = 248 |
n = 67 |
n = 101 |
n = 49 |
n = 31 |
Q.145 Is your use of e-mail work-related, personal, or both?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Work |
18.5 (n = 46) |
34.3 (n = 23) |
15.8 (n = 16) |
8.2 (n = 4) |
9.7 (n = 3) |
|
Personal |
50.8 (n = 126) |
35.8 (n = 24) |
58.4 (n = 59) |
49.0 (n = 24) |
61.3 (n = 19) |
|
Both |
30.6 (n = 76) |
29.9 (n = 20) |
25.7 (n = 26) |
42.9 (n = 21) |
29.0 (n = 9) |
Q.146 Thinking about your family and friends inside the country who also use e-mail, do you think you communicate with them more often now that e-mail is available, less often, or hasn't it made any difference?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
More often |
44.4 (n = 110) |
44.8 (n = 30) |
40.6 (n = 41) |
49.0 (n = 24) |
48.4 (n = 15) |
|
Less often |
4.8 (n = 12) |
1.5 (n = 1) |
5.0 (n = 5) |
10.2 (n = 5) |
3.2 (n = 1) |
|
No difference |
46.8 (n = 116) |
50.7 (n = 34) |
49.5 (n = 50) |
38.8 (n = 19) |
41.9 (n = 13) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
4.0 (n = 10) |
3.0 (n = 2) |
5.0 (n = 5) |
2.0 (n = 1) |
6.5 (n = 2) |
Q.147 Thinking about your family and friends outside the country who also use e-mail, do you think you communicate with them more often now that e-mail is available, less often, or hasn't it made any difference?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
More often |
64.1 (n = 159) |
56.7 (n = 38) |
64.4 (n = 65) |
73.5 (n = 36) |
64.5 (n = 20) |
|
Less often |
6.0 (n = 15) |
4.5 (n = 3) |
6.9 (n = 7) |
4.1 (n = 2) |
9.7 (n = 3) |
|
No difference |
25.8 (n = 64) |
37.3 (n = 25) |
21.8 (n = 22) |
22.4 (n = 11) |
19.4 (n = 6) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
4.0 (n = 10) |
1.5 (n = 1) |
6.9 (n = 7) |
0 |
6.5 (n = 2) |
Q.148 Are you on any electronic mail lists, sometimes called "list-servers," where people with a common interest can send or receive messages?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
No |
76.6 (n = 190) |
80.6 (n = 54) |
72.3 (n = 73) |
73.5 (n = 36) |
87.1 (n = 27) |
|
Yes |
13.3 (n = 33) |
13.4 (n = 9) |
18.8 (n = 19) |
10.2 (n = 5) |
0 |
|
Don’t know/refused |
9.7 (n = 24) |
4.5 (n = 3) |
8.9 (n = 9) |
16.3 (n = 8) |
12.9 (n = 4) |
|
N/A |
.4 (n = 1) |
1.5 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
If Yes, how many? EMAIL USERS (Q.148=2) WHO ALSO RECORDED A NUMBER.
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n = 28 |
n = 7 |
n = 16 |
n = 5 |
n = 0 |
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Mean (SD) |
5.21 |
4.00 |
6.75 |
2.00 |
0 |
Q.149 Last time you were online, did you send or receive any e-mail? (IF YES: Is that sent or received?)
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes, sent email |
17.7 (n = 44) |
22.4 (n = 15) |
11.9 (n = 12) |
28.6 (n = 14) |
9.7 (n = 3) |
|
Yes, received email |
15.3 (n = 38) |
14.9 (n = 10) |
15.8 (n = 16) |
18.4 (n = 9) |
9.7 (n = 3) |
|
Yes, both sent and received email |
41.5 (n = 103) |
38.8 (n = 26) |
42.6 (n = 43) |
32.7 (n = 16) |
58.1 (n = 18) |
|
No |
24.2 (n = 60) |
22.4 (n = 15) |
27.7 (n = 28) |
20.4 (n = 10) |
22.6 (n = 7) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
1.2 (n = 3) |
1.5 (n = 1) |
2.0 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
ONLY E-MAIL USERS WHO SENT E-MAIL LAST TIME THEY WERE ONLINE (Q.149=1 or 3) WHO ALSO RECORDED A NUMBER:
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n = 146 |
n = 40 |
n = 55 |
n = 30 |
n = 21 |
Q.150 About how many messages did you send last time you were online?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Mean (SD) |
4.14 |
4.72 |
5.33 |
2.33 |
2.52 |
ONLY E-MAIL USERS WHO RECEIVED E-MAIL LAST TIME THEY WERE ONLINE (Q.149 =2 or 3) WHO ALSO RECORDED A NUMBER:
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n = 124 |
n = 35 |
n = 59 |
n = 9 |
n = 21 |
Q. 151 About how many e-mail PERSONAL messages did you receive last time you were online
(excluding messages from listservs)?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Mean (SD) |
4.92 |
3.57 |
6.88 |
2.11 |
2.86 |
Q.152 Currently, what kind of e-mail accounts do you have? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Work |
24.2 (n = 60) |
43.3 (n = 29) |
18.8 (n = 19) |
16.3 (n = 8) |
12.9 (n = 4) |
|
School |
7.7 (n = 19) |
10.4 (n = 7) |
6.9 (n = 7) |
4.1 (n = 2) |
9.7 (n = 3) |
|
Free such as www.rambler.ru or www.mail.ru |
72.2 (n = 179) |
50.7 (n = 34) |
78.2 (n = 79) |
93.9 (n = 46) |
64.5 (n = 20) |
|
Paid subscriber at home |
4.4 (n = 11) |
9.0 (n = 6) |
4.0 (n = 4) |
0 |
3.2 (n = 1) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
4.0 (n = 10) |
1.5 (n = 1) |
5.9 (n = 6) |
0 |
9.7 (n = 3) |
Please tell me if you ever do any of the following when you go online:
Q.153 Do you ever watch video clips?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
46.5 (n = 175) |
45.9 (n = 67) |
40.0 (n = 52) |
57.6 (n = 34) |
53.7 (n = 22) |
|
No |
52.9 (n = 199) |
53.4 (n = 78) |
59.2 (n = 77) |
42.4 (n = 25) |
46.3 (n = 19) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.5 (n = 2) |
.7 (n = 1) |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
Q.154 Do you ever browse the Internet just for fun?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
62.8 (n = 236) |
59.6 (n = 87) |
66.2 (n = 86) |
66.1 (n = 39) |
58.5 (n = 24) |
|
No |
37.0 (n = 139) |
40.4 (n = 59) |
33.1 (n = 43) |
33.9 (n = 20) |
41.5 (n = 17) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
Q.155 Do you ever send instant messages?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
22.1 (n = 83) |
15.8 (n = 23) |
20.8 (n = 27) |
37.3 (n = 22) |
26.8 (n = 11) |
|
No |
74.2 (n = 279) |
83.6 (n = 122) |
75.4 (n = 98) |
54.2 (n = 32) |
65.9 (n = 27) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
3.7 (n = 14) |
.7 (n = 1) |
3.8 (n = 5) |
8.5 (n = 5) |
7.3 (n = 3) |
Q.156 Do you ever listen to or download music?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
58.0 (n = 218) |
55.5 (n = 81) |
53.8 (n = 70) |
71.2 (n = 42) |
61.0 (n = 25) |
|
No |
42.0 (n = 158) |
44.5 (n = 65) |
46.2 (n = 60) |
28.8 (n = 17) |
39.0 (n = 16) |
Q.157 Do you ever take part in a chat room?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
32.4 (n = 122) |
21.9 (n = 32) |
28.5 (n = 37) |
66.1 (n = 39) |
34.1 (n = 14) |
|
No |
67.0 (n = 252) |
77.4 (n = 113) |
70.8 (n = 92) |
33.9 (n = 20) |
65.9 (n = 27) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.5 (n = 2) |
.7 (n = 1) |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
Q.158 Do you ever get news about politics?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
45.2 (n = 170) |
32.9 (n = 48) |
59.2 (n = 77) |
66.1 (n = 39) |
14.6 (n = 6) |
|
No |
54.3 (n = 204) |
67.1 (n = 98) |
40.0 (n = 52) |
33.9 (n = 20) |
82.9 (n = 34) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
2.4 (n = 1) |
Q.159 Do you ever get other news?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
71.0 (n = 267) |
60.3 (n = 88) |
79.2 (n = 103) |
89.8 (n = 53) |
56.1 (n = 23) |
|
No |
28.2 (n = 106) |
39.0 (n = 57) |
20.0 (n = 26) |
10.2 (n = 6) |
41.5 (n = 17) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.8 (n = 3) |
.7 (n = 1) |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
2.4 (n = 1) |
Q.160 Do you ever seek information from government Web site?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
21.0 (n = 79) |
6.2 (n = 9) |
32.3 (n = 42) |
42.4 (n = 25) |
7.3 (n = 3) |
|
No |
78.7 (n = 296) |
93.8 (n = 137) |
66.9 (n = 87) |
57.6 (n = 34) |
92.7 (n = 38) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
Q.161 Do you ever research for school or job training?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
20.7 (n = 78) |
19.9 (n = 29) |
25.4 (n = 33) |
11.9 (n = 7) |
22.0 (n = 9) |
|
No |
78.2 (n = 294) |
79.5 (n = 116) |
73.8 (n = 96) |
84.7 (n = 50) |
78.0 (n = 32) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
1.1 (n = 4) |
.7 (n = 1) |
.8 (n = 1) |
3.4 (n = 2) |
0 |
Q.162 Do you ever seek information about a job?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
43.9 (n = 165) |
42.5 (n = 62) |
48.5 (n = 63) |
40.7 (n = 24) |
39.0 (n = 16) |
|
No |
55.6 (n = 209) |
57.5 (n = 84) |
50.8 (n = 66) |
57.6 (n = 34) |
61.0 (n = 25) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.163 Do you ever buy a product online?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
4.8 (n = 18) |
1.4 (n = 2) |
3.8 (n = 5) |
10.2 (n = 6) |
12.2 (n = 5) |
|
No |
94.4 (n = 355) |
98.6 (n = 144) |
94.6 (n = 123) |
88.1 (n = 52) |
87.8 (n = 36) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.8 (n = .3) |
0 |
1.5 (n = 2) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.164 Do you ever do banking online?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
5.3 (n = 20) |
4.8 (n = 7) |
5.4 (n = 7) |
6.8 (n = 4) |
4.9 (n = 2) |
|
No |
94.4 (n = 355) |
95.2 (n = 139) |
93.8 (n = 122) |
93.2 (n = 55) |
95.1 (n = 39) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
Q.165 Do you ever participate in online auction?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
1.6 (n = 6) |
1.4 (n = 2) |
.8 (n = 1) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
4.9 (n = 2) |
|
No |
97.9 (n = 368) |
98.6 (n = 144) |
98.5 (n = 128) |
96.6 (n = 57) |
95.1 (n = 39) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.166 Do you ever use web cam chat?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
4.0 (n = 15) |
2.7 (n = 4) |
3.1 (n = 4) |
6.8 (n = 4) |
7.3 (n = 3) |
|
No |
95.5 (n = 359) |
97.3 (n = 142) |
95.4 (n = 124) |
93.2 (n = 55) |
92.7 (n = 38) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
1.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
Q.167 With whom do you communicate on the Internet through email or Instant Messaging for example? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Friends in my country |
33.2 (n = 125) |
17.8 (n = 26) |
46.9 (n = 61) |
39.0 (n = 23) |
36.6 (n = 15) |
|
Friends outside my country |
31.4 (n = 118) |
17.8 (n = 26) |
37.7 (n = 49) |
50.8 (n = 30) |
31.7 (n = 13) |
|
People whom I have never met in real life |
19.4 (n = 73) |
8.9 (n = 13) |
19.2 (n = 25) |
44.1 (n = 26) |
22.0 (n = 9) |
|
Colleagues or classmates in my country |
16.0 (n = 60) |
15.1 (n = 22) |
16.9 (n = 22) |
22.0 (n = 13) |
7.3 (n = 3) |
|
Family outside my country |
15.4 (n = 58) |
12.3 (n = 18) |
17.7 (n = 23) |
16.9 (n = 10) |
17.1 (n = 7) |
|
Colleagues or classmates outside my country |
13.8 (n = 52) |
12.3 (n = 18) |
14.6 (n = 19) |
22.0 (n = 13) |
4.9 (n = 2) |
|
Family in my country |
4.8 (n = 18) |
2.7 (n = 4) |
6.2 (n = 8) |
10.2 (n = 6) |
0 |
|
Tax inspection |
.3 (n = 1) |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Don’t know/refused |
14.9 (n = 56) |
21.9 (n = 32) |
9.2 (n = 12) |
11.9 (n = 7) |
12.2 (n = 5) |
|
N/A |
15.2 (n = 57) |
29.5 (n = 43) |
7.7 (n = 10) |
0 |
9.8 (n = 4) |
Q.168 How do you learn about new Web sites? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
|
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All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Recommended by someone |
44.1 (n = 166) |
46.6 (n = 68) |
33.8 (n = 44) |
62.7 (n = 37) |
41.5 (n = 17) |
|
Search engine |
43.1 (n = 162) |
41.8 (n = 61) |
42.3 (n = 55) |
47.5 (n = 28) |
43.9 (n = 18) |
|
Link from a Web site |
10.1 (n = 38) |
6.8 (n = 10) |
15.4 (n = 20) |
8.5 (n = 5) |
7.3 (n = 3) |
|
Radio or TV program |
6.9 (n = 26) |
5.5 (n = 8) |
6.9 (n = 9) |
6.8 (n = 4) |
12.2 (n = 5) |
|
Newspaper or magazine |
5.3 (n = 20) |
2.7 (n = 4) |
5.4 (n = 7) |
6.8 (n = 4) |
12.2 (n = 5) |
|
E-mail discussion list |
4.0 (n = 15) |
3.4 (n = 5) |
4.6 (n = 6) |
5.1 (n = 3) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
Outdoor advertisement |
1.9 (n = 7) |
0 |
2.3 (n = 3) |
5.1 (n = 3) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
Not at all |
7.2 (n = 27) |
11.6 (n = 17) |
6.9 (n = 9) |
0 |
2.4 (n = 1) |
Q.169 Which of the following languages do you use on the Internet? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES ALLOWED]
|
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All countries |
|
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|
|
|
Russian |
97.9 (n = 368) |
97.9 (n = 143) |
98.5 (n = 128) |
96.6 (n = 57) |
97.6 (n = 40) |
|
English |
32.2 (n = 121) |
26.0 (n = 38) |
36.9 (n = 48) |
42.4 (n = 25) |
24.4 (n = 10) |
|
Kyrgyz |
3.7 (n = 14) |
0 |
10.8 (n = 14) |
0 |
0 |
|
Uzbek |
2.9 (n = 11) |
0 |
1.5 (n = 2) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
19.5 (n = 8) |
|
Tajik |
2.1 (n = 8) |
0 |
0 |
11.9 (n = 7) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
Kazakh |
1.6 (n = 6) |
3.4 (n = 5) |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
|
Turkish |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
|
Turkmen |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Q.170 Which of the following languages do you use MOST OFTEN on the Internet?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Russian |
92.3 (n = 347) |
93.8 (n = 137) |
90.0 (n = 117) |
91.5 (n = 54) |
95.1 (n = 39) |
|
English |
6.1 (n = 23) |
6.2 (n = 9) |
6.9 (n = 9) |
6.8 (n = 4) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
Uzbek |
.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
Kyrgyz |
.5 (n = 1) |
0 |
1.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
|
Tajik |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
|
Turkish |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
|
Turkmen |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Kazakh |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internet News and Information
Has the Internet
influenced the amount of time you spend on.…
Q.171. reading newspapers?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Increased |
6.1 (n = 23) |
.7 (n = 1) |
8.5 (n = 11) |
16.9 (n = 10) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
Decreased |
23.1 (n = 87) |
19.2 (n = 28) |
22.3 (n = 29) |
33.9 (n = 20) |
24.4 (n = 10) |
|
Unchanged |
68.9 (n = 259) |
78.8 (n = 115) |
66.9 (n = 87) |
47.5 (n = 28) |
70.7 (n = 29) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
1.9 (n = 7) |
1.4 (n = 2) |
2.3 (n = 3) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
Q.172. watching television?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Increased |
4.8 (n = 18) |
.7 (n = 1) |
9.2 (n = 12) |
6.8 (n = 4) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
Decreased |
24.2 (n = 91) |
19.9 (n = 29) |
21.5 (n = 28) |
42.4 (n = 25) |
22.0 (n = 9) |
|
Unchanged |
69.7 (n = 262) |
78.1 (n = 114) |
67.7 (n = 88) |
49.2 |
75.6 (n = 31) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
1.3 (n = 5) |
1.4 (n = 2) |
1.5 (n = 2) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.173. listening to the radio?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Increased |
2.7 (n = 10) |
1.4 (n = 2) |
4.6 (n = 6) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
Decreased |
20.7 (n = 78) |
15.1 (n = 22) |
16.9 (n = 22) |
39.0 (n = 23) |
26.8 (n = 11) |
|
Unchanged |
73.7 (n = 277) |
79.5 (n = 116) |
75.4 (n = 98) |
57.6 (n = 34) |
70.7 (n = 29) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
2.9 (n = 11) |
4.1 (n = 6) |
3.1 (n = 4) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.174. contact with people in your profession?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Increased |
15.2 (n = 57) |
12.3 (n = 18) |
15.4 (n = 20) |
27.1 (n = 16) |
7.3 (n = 3) |
|
Decreased |
5.6 (n = 21) |
4.1 (n = 6) |
4.6 (n = 6) |
3.4 (n = 2) |
17.1 (n = 7) |
|
Unchanged |
75.0 (n = 282) |
79.5 (n = 116) |
73.1 (n = 95) |
67.8 (n = 40) |
75.6 (n = 31) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
4.3 (n = 16) |
4.1 (n = 6) |
6.9 (n = 9) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.175 How has the internet changed the way you spend time with family and friends? [OPEN-ENDED ANSWER]
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Not at all |
80.3 (n = 302) |
89.0 (n = 13) |
79.2 (n = 103) |
64.4 (n = 38) |
75.6 (n = 31) |
|
Good/ positive/ more time |
12.8 (n = 48) |
6.8 (n = 10) |
18.5 (n = 24) |
13.6 (n = 8) |
14.6 (n = 6) |
|
Bad/ negative/ less time |
5.3 (n = 20) |
4.1 (n = 6) |
2.3 (n = 3) |
13.6 (n = 8) |
7.3 (n = 3) |
|
I stay at home less |
.8 (n = 3) |
0 |
0 |
5.1 (n = 3) |
0 |
|
I made many new friends |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
|
Increased email |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
|
Difficult to answer/ don’t know |
.3 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2.4 (n = 1) |
Please tell me if you used the Internet LAST WEEK to find information about the following issues:
Q.176 Last week, did you use the Internet to find information about a HEALTH ISSUE?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
13.0 (n = 49) |
13.7 (n = 20) |
12.3 (n = 16) |
20.3 (n = 12) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
No |
87.0 (n = 327) |
86.3 (n = 126) |
87.7 (n = 114) |
79.7 (n = 47) |
97.6 (n = 40) |
Q.177 Last week, did you use the Internet to find information about an ELECTED OFFICIAL OR GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
8.5 (n = 32) |
2.1 (n = 3) |
13.8 (n = 18) |
11.9 (n = 7) |
9.8 (n = 4) |
|
No |
91.0 (n = 342) |
97.9 (n = 143) |
85.4 (n = 111) |
88.1 (n = 52) |
87.8 (n = 36) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
0 |
2.4 (n = 1) |
Q.178 Last week, did you use the Internet to find information about SOMETHING YOU WANT TO BUY?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
10.9 (n = 41) |
7.5 (n = 11) |
10.8 (n = 14) |
15.3 (n = 9) |
17.1 (n = 7) |
|
No |
88.3 (n = 332) |
91.8 (n = 134) |
88.5 (n = 115) |
83.1 (n = 49) |
82.9 (n = 34) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.8 (n = 3) |
.7 (n = 1) |
.8 (n = 1) |
1.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
Q.179 Last week, did you use the Internet to find out about OFFICIAL SERVICES?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
7.7 (n = 29) |
6.8 (n = 10) |
7.7 (n = 10) |
13.6 (n = 8) |
2.4 (n = 1) |
|
No |
92.0 (n = 346) |
92.5 (n = 135) |
92.3 (n = 120) |
86.4 (n = 51) |
97.6 (n = 40) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.3 (n = 1) |
.7 (n = 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Q.180 Last week, did you use the Internet to find information ABOUT A LOCAL ISSUE?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
19.4 (n = 73) |
17.1 (n = 25) |
16.9 (n = 22) |
40.7 (n = 24) |
4.9 (n = 2) |
|
No |
79.5 (n = 299) |
82.9 (n = 121) |
82.3 (n = 107) |
55.9 (n = 33) |
92.7 (n = 38) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
1.1 (n = 4) |
0 |
.8 (n = 1) |
3.4 (n = 2) |
2.4 (n = 10) |
Q.181 Have you ever gone online to get news or information about religion?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
11.2 (n = 42) |
6.8 (n = 10) |
13.8 (n = 18) |
18.6 (n = 11) |
7.3 (n = 2) |
|
No |
88.8 (n = 334) |
93.2 (n = 136) |
86.2 (n = 112) |
81.4 (n = 48) |
92.7 (n = 38) |
Q.182 Have you ever gone online to get news or information about politics or elections?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
20.7 (n = 78) |
8.2 (n = 12) |
36.2 (n = 47) |
28.8 (n = 17) |
4.9 (n = 2) |
|
No |
78.7 (n = 296) |
91.8 (n = 134) |
63.8 (n = 83) |
71.2 (n = 42) |
90.2 (n = 37) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
.5 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4.9 (n = 2) |
Q.183 Where do you go most often for news and information about the news and politics? [MULTIPLE RESPONSES WERE ACCEPTED] ASK PEOPLE WHO GO ONLINE TO GET NEWS OR INFORMATION ABOUT POLITICS OR ELECTIONS (Q182=1).
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
n |
n = 78 |
n = 12 |
n = 47 |
n = 17 |
n = 2 |
|
National media websites |
34.6 (n = 27) |
58.3 (n = 7) |
27.7 (n = 13) |
41.2 (n = 7) |
0 |
|
Independent media websites |
32.1 (n = 25) |
16.7 (n = 2) |
44.7 (n = 21) |
11.8 (n = 2) |
0 |
|
Russian websites such as www.centrasia.ru |
24.4 (n = 19) |
16.7 (n = 2) |
23.4 (n = 11) |
23.5 (n = 4) |
100.0 (n = 2) |
|
National government websites |
16.7 (n = 13) |
0 |
23.4 (n = 11) |
5.9 (n = 1) |
50.0 (n = 1) |
|
Local government websites |
9.0 (n = 7) |
0 |
14.9 (n = 7) |
0 |
0 |
|
Sites that specialize in politics |
10.3 (n = 8) |
0 |
10.6 (n = 5) |
17.6 (n = 3) |
0 |
|
Websites set up by the candidates themselves |
2.6 (n = 2) |
0 |
2.1 (n = 1) |
5.9 (n = 1) |
0 |
|
Issue-oriented websites |
15.4 (n = 12) |
25.0 (n = 3) |
19.1 (n = 9) |
0 |
0 |
|
Don’t know/refused |
2.6 (n = 2) |
0 |
4.3 (n = 2) |
0 |
0 |
Q.184 Which of the following comes closest to describing WHY you go online to get news and information about politics?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Because you can get information on the Web that is not available elsewhere |
47.4 (n = 37) |
50.0 (n = 6) |
42.6 (n = 20) |
64.7 (n = 11) |
0 |
|
Because getting information on-line is more convenient for you |
32.1 (n = 25) |
41.7 (n = 5) |
34.0 (n = 16) |
23.5 (n = 4) |
0 |
|
Because the Web offers news sources that reflect your own interests or values |
7.7 (n = 6) |
0 |
10.6 (n = 5) |
5.9 (n = 1) |
0 |
|
Because you don't get all the news and information you want from traditional news sources such as the daily newspaper or television news |
12.8 (n = 10) |
8.3 (n = 1) |
12.8 (n = 6) |
5.9 (n = 1) |
100.0 (n = 2) |
Q.185 Still thinking about the LAST time you went online to look for news…How did you begin your search? Did you start…
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
At a search engine such as Google where you typed in “key words” and then get a list of Web sites that might have the information you were seeking? |
58.5 (n = 220) |
58.9 (n = 86) |
63.1 (n = 82) |
61.0 (n = 36) |
39.0 (n = 16) |
|
At a more general site like BBC or the tass.ru homepage, that contains information on all kinds of topics? |
14.9 (n = 56) |
22.6 (n = 33) |
6.2 (n = 8) |
15.3 (n = 9) |
14.6 (n = 6) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
26.6 (n = 100) |
18.5 (n = 27) |
30.8 (n = 40) |
23.7 (n = 14) |
46.3 (n = 19) |
Q.186 Do you think that people like you, who use the Internet, can have more voice/influence in politics?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
22.1 (n = 83) |
16.4 (n = 24) |
30.0 (n = 39) |
15.3 (n = 9) |
26.8 (n = 11) |
|
No |
60.9 (n = 229) |
71.2 (n = 104) |
51.5 (n = 67) |
61.0 (n = 36) |
53.7 (n = 22) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
17.0 (n = 64) |
12.3 (n = 18) |
18.5 (n = 24) |
23.7 (n = 14) |
19.5 (n = 8) |
Q.187 Do you think that people like you, who use the Internet, will have more say about what the government does?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
44.7 (n = 168) |
37.7 (n = 55) |
56.9 (n = 74) |
45.9 (n = 27) |
29.3 (n = 12) |
|
No |
41.2 (n = 155) |
52.1 (n = 76) |
30.8 (n = 40) |
32.2 (n = 19) |
41.5 (n = 17) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
14.1 (n = 53) |
10.3 (n = 15) |
12.3 (n = 16) |
22.0 (n = 13) |
29.3 (n = 12) |
Q.188 Do you think that people like you, who use the Internet, can have a better understanding of politics?
|
|
All countries |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
38.3 (n = 144) |
32.2 (n = 47) |
43.1 (n = 56) |
49.2 (n = 29) |
29.3 (n = 12) |
|
No |
45.7 (n = 172) |
57.5 (n = 84) |
36.9 (n = 48) |
39.0 (n = 23) |
41.5 (n = 17) |
|
Don’t know/refused |
16.0 (n = 60) |
10.3 (n = 15) |
20.0 (n = 26) |
11.9 (n = 7) |