Table 1 Descriptive statistics
Variable description | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 31 | 41.9 |
Female | 43 | 58.1 |
Age group (years) | ||
11–13 | 32 | 43.2 |
14–16 | 33 | 44.6 |
17–18 | 9 | 12.2 |
Patient’s relationship with caregiving child | ||
Mother | 39 | 52.7 |
Father | 32 | 43.2 |
Sibling | 1 | 1.4 |
Grandparent | 2 | 2.7 |
Number of caregivers | ||
1 person | 4 | 5.4 |
2 persons | 54 | 73.0 |
3 persons | 12 | 16.2 |
4 persons | 4 | 5.4 |
Income group | ||
Low (< Rs. 20,000) | 54 | 73.0 |
Middle (Rs. 20,001–40,000) | 17 | 22.9 |
High (Rs. 40,001–60,000) | 3 | 4.1 |
Duration of total stay in hospital (weeks) | ||
≤ 2 | 21 | 28.4 |
3–4 | 26 | 35.1 |
≥ 5 | 27 | 36.5 |