Table 2 Multivariate binary logistic regression of the factors associated with coping patterns among caretakers (n = 621)

Child characteristics

Child’s age group

(3-6 years; maladaptive coping skills)

0.38

0.21

0.66

0.013

Child’s sex

(Boy)

0.91

0.63

1.31

0.588

Type of disability

(Physical disabilities)

0.77

0.45

1.32

0.200

Severity of disability

(mild)

0.89

0.74

1.07

0.222

Structural characteristics

Type of school

(Ref: inclusive school)

1.53

1.02

2.30

0.035

Formal social support from school

(Ref: no)

1.78

1.20

2.57

0.013

Informal social support from family

(Ref: no)

2.02

1.15

3.54

0.032

Caretaker characteristics

Caretaker’s education level

(Primary school)

1.05

1.00

1.14

0.008

Employment status

(Ref: unemployed)

1.09

0.74

1.59

0.927

Caretaker's age

(Ref: 18-25yrs.)

1.28

0.63

2.58

0.250