Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the study participants (N = 146)
Variables | Frequency = n | Percentage (100%) |
|---|---|---|
Mother’s age category | ||
11–20 years | 7 | 4.8 |
21–30 years | 75 | 51.4 |
31–40 years | 43 | 29.5 |
41–50 years | 21 | 14.4 |
Mothers education level | ||
Non formal | 5 | 3.4 |
Primary | 25 | 17.1 |
Secondary | 93 | 63.7 |
Tertiary | 23 | 15.8 |
Family income | ||
Not disclosed | 82 | 56.2 |
Below minimum | 23 | 15.8 |
Low income | 33 | 22.6 |
Moderate income | 4 | 2.7 |
High income | 4 | 2.7 |
Child’s position in the family | ||
1st–4th | 102 | 69.86 |
5th–8th | 34 | 23.29 |
9th–12th | 10 | 6.85 |
Child’s age category | ||
2–5.9 years | 98 | 67.1 |
6–9.9 years | 41 | 28.1 |
10–13.9 years | 7 | 4.8 |
Child’s sex | ||
Male | 67 | 45.9 |
Female | 79 | 54.1 |
Type of CP | ||
Monoplegia | 7 | 4.8 |
Hemiplegia | 55 | 37.7 |
Diplegia | 22 | 15.1 |
Quadriplegia/mixed CP | 62 | 42.5 |
Malnutrition risk | ||
Medium risk | 51 | 34.9 |
High risk | 95 | 65.1 |
Gross motor function | ||
GMFCS 1 | 14 | 9.6 |
GMFCS II | 15 | 10.3 |
GMFCS III | 29 | 19.9 |
GMFCS IV | 40 | 27.4 |
GMFCS V | 48 | 32.9 |