Table 1.
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Children Aged 6 Months to 18 Years Attending the Sickle Cell Clinic at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (N = 209)
| Characteristic | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| <5 | 116 | 55.5 |
| 5+ | 93 | 44.5 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 114 | 54.5 |
| Female | 95 | 45.5 |
| School going | ||
| Yes | 119 | 56.9 |
| No | 90 | 43.1 |
| Residence | ||
| Rural | 107 | 51.2 |
| Urban | 102 | 48.8 |
| Care giver | ||
| Mother | 117 | 56.0 |
| Father | 71 | 34.0 |
| Other | 21 | 10.0 |
| Monthly income | ||
| <500,000 UGX | 159 | 76.1 |
| > 500,000+ UGX | 50 | 23.9 |
| Mother’s education | ||
| Primary and below | 156 | 74.6 |
| Secondary and above | 53 | 25.4 |
| Father’s education | ||
| Primary and below | 119 | 56.9 |
| Secondary and above | 90 | 43.1 |