Table 3.
Fathers and Mothers Unfamiliar with Support Services (percent)
| Support Service | Fathers (n = 212) | Mothers (n = 216) | Chi-square |
|---|---|---|---|
| General practitioner | 2.4 | 0.0 | 5.17* |
| Early childhood clinic | 9.0 | 5.0 | 17.44** |
| Family Care Cottage | 62.3 | 28.2 | 50.75** |
| Family Support Service | 70.3 | 56.9 | 8.63** |
| Home Start | 86.3 | 75.0 | 9.47** |
| Postnatal depression services | 57.5 | 30.1 | 33.34** |
| Family Relationship Skills Program | 92.5 | 88.0 | 2.99 |
| Kids Kare Line | 61.8 | 33.8 | 34.24** |
| Tresillian Help Line | 58.5 | 18.5 | 73.09** |
| Karitane Help Line | 83.0 | 42.6 | 79.10** |
| Poison Information Centre | 41.5 | 25.5 | 12.64** |
*
p < .05.
**
p < .01.