Table 1 The socio-demographic data of family caregivers and the profile of children with ID
Variable | Category | Number of Participants (n = 26) | Percentage (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
Participants’ gender | Females | 22 | 85% |
Males | 4 | 15% | |
Participant’s age distribution in years | 19–28 years | 3 | 12% |
29–38 years | 4 | 15% | |
39–48 years | 11 | 42% | |
49–58 years | 5 | 19% | |
59–68 years | 3 | 12% | |
Participants’ educational data | Degree | 1 | 4% |
Diploma | 3 | 12% | |
Grade 11–12 | 13 | 50% | |
Grade 8–10 | 5 | 19% | |
Grade 4–7 | 4 | 15% | |
Gender of children with ID | Males | 19 | 73% |
Females | 7 | 27% | |
Health problems of children with ID | Epilepsy | 4 | 14% |
Speech | 10 | 37% | |
Physical impairment | 2 | 8% | |
Hearing | 3 | 11% | |
Dental | 7 | 30% |