Table 2 Demographic characteristics of primary caregivers (n = 1239)
Caregiver characteristics n (%) | |
|---|---|
Caregiver relation with child | |
Mother | 770 (62.15) |
Father | 164 (13.24) |
Sibling | 13 (1.05) |
Uncle/Aunt | 58 (4.68) |
Grandparent(s) | 173 (13.96) |
Others | 61 (4.92) |
Average age (mean ± SD) | 41.15 ± 11.69 |
Sex | |
Male | 219 (17.68) |
Female | 1020 (82.32) |
Education level | |
None | 168 (13.56) |
Primary | 731 (59.00) |
Lower secondary | 250 (20.18) |
Upper secondary | 12 (0.97) |
Other (university/vocational) | 78 (6.30) |
Occupation | |
Farmer | 679 (54.80) |
Shopkeeper | 281 (22.68) |
Housewife | 120 (9.69) |
Professional | 55 (4.44) |
Boda boda driver | 13 (1.05) |
Unemployed | 30 (2.42) |
Others | 61 (4.92) |