Table 1 Summary of the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants
CHARACTERISTIC | FREQUENCY (n = 112) | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age of child (months) | Mean ± SD (23.1 ± 17.4) | Range (2–60) |
0–30 | 78 | 69.6 |
31–60 | 34 | 30.4 |
Gender | ||
Male | 46 | 41.1 |
Female | 66 | 58.9 |
Level of education of parents | ||
Primary | 49 | 43.8 |
Secondary | 43 | 38.4 |
University | 20 | 17.9 |
Occupation of parents | ||
Farmer | 18 | 16.1 |
Teacher | 10 | 8.9 |
Business | 50 | 44.6 |
House wife | 18 | 16.1 |
Others | 16 | 14.3 |
Monthly income of parents | ||
20.000F – 50.000F | 43 | 38.4 |
51.000F – 100.000F | 60 | 53.6 |
101.000F – 150.000F | 8 | 7.1 |
> 150.000F | 1 | 0.9 |
Housing type | ||
Block house | 66 | 58.9 |
Plank house | 46 | 41.1 |