| Variables | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
| *Who uses skin-bleaching agents more |
|
|
| Single-Men | 18 | 5.4 |
| Single-women | 253 | 76.5 |
| Married-Men | 8 | 2.4 |
| Married-women | 52 | 15.7 |
| Total | 331 | 100 |
| *Why do you think most people bleach their skin (n = 381) |
|
|
| For beauty | 308 | 32.8 |
| To be of higher social status | 101 | 10.7 |
| To have more chances of being employed | 45 | 4.8 |
| To attract the opposite gender | 270 | 28.7 |
| To impress their Partners | 170 | 18.1 |
| To avoid discrimination | 46 | 4.9 |
| Total | 940 | 100 |
| Which skin color do you think is more beautiful |
| |
| Very light skin | 18 | 4.3 |
| Light skin | 212 | 50.2 |
| Dark skin | 186 | 44.1 |
| Very Dark Skin | 6 | 1.4 |
| Total | 422 | 100 |
| Light skin is superior or advantageous over dark skin |
|
|
| Yes | 103 | 24.4 |
| No | 319 | 75.6 |
| Total | 422 | 100 |
| Why is light skin advantageous over dark skin |
|
|
| Dark skin connotes poverty | 4 | 3.9 |
| Dark skin is less attractive | 90 | 87.4 |
| Others | 9 | 8.7 |
| Total | 103 | 100 |