Table 1 Comparison between the educational levels and professions of the study groups (n = 98)
From: Concerns and considerations among caregivers of a child with autism in Qatar
Category | Autistic Group (n = 56) N (%) | Non Autistic Group (n = 42) N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Caregiver Educational level | ||
Primary | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
Preparatory | 1 (2) | 2 (4) |
Secondary | 12 (21) | 12 (29) |
Some University | 17 (30) | 10 (24) |
Bachelor degree | 21 (38) | 15 (36) |
More than Bachelor degree | 4 (7) | 2 (5) |
Caregiver Profession | ||
Administrative | 11 (20) | 8 (19) |
Technical | 2 (4) | 7 (17) |
Professional | 23 (41) | 15 (36) |
Homemaker/Retired | 16 (28) | 9 (21) |
Unknown | 4 (7) | 3 (7) |
Caregiver’s Spouses’ Profession | ||
Administrative | 13 (23) | 11 (26) |
Technical | 1 (2) | 1 (2) |
Professional | 23 (41) | 20 (48) |
Homemaker/Retired | 15 (27) | 3 (7) |
Unknown | 4 (7) | 7 (17) |