Table 1.
Characteristics of caregivers and children with CL/P (N = 248)
| Characteristic | Group | n (%) or Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary caregivers | Fathers | 67 (27.8) |
| Mothers | 179 (72.2) | |
| Age of caregivers (years) | < 25 | 13 (5.2) |
| 26–45 | 202 (81.5) | |
| > 46 | 33 (13.3) | |
| Education of caregivers | Junior high school and below | 130 (52.4) |
| High school or junior college | 56 (22.6) | |
| University and above | 62 (25.0) | |
| Sex of children | Male | 136 (54.8) |
| Female | 112 (45.2) | |
| Age of children (years) | 7.70(5.76) | |
| Development of children | Slower | 37 (14.9) |
| Normal | 202 (81.5) | |
| Faster | 9 (3.6) | |
| Types of diseases | Cleft lip | 53 (21.4) |
| Cleft palate | 77 (31.0) | |
| Cleft lip and palate | 118 (47.6) | |
| Family history | Yes | 13 (5.2) |
| No | 235 (94.8) | |
| Income monthly (¥) | < 3000 | 95 (38.3) |
| 3000–5000 | 101 (40.7) | |
| > 5000 | 52 (21.0) |