Table 1.
Characteristics of the families included in the study (n = 173)
| Characteristics of the families | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| Number of family members: | ||
| Less than 6 members | 19 | 11.0 |
| 6+ members | 145 | 83.8 |
| Missing | 9 | 5.2 |
| Mean ± SD | 7.5 ± 2.9 | |
| Range | 2-19 members | |
| Number of males in the families: | ||
| Mean ± SD | 2.9 ± 1.3 | |
| Range | 1-8 males | |
| Number of females in the families: | ||
| Mean ± SD | 3.7 ± 1.7 | |
| Range | 1-10 females | |
| Education level of the father: | ||
| Less than university | 103 | 59.5 |
| University qualification | 68 | 39.3 |
| Missing | 2 | 1.2 |
| Education level of the mother: | ||
| Less than university | 111 | 64.2 |
| University qualification | 59 | 34.1 |
| Missing | 3 | 1.7 |
| Monthly income (in SAR) | ||
| < 3000 | 8 | 4.6 |
| 3000- < 6000 | 44 | 25.4 |
| 6000 - < 10000 | 46 | 26.6 |
| 10000+ | 72 | 41.6 |
| Missing | 3 | 1.7 |
| Place of residence | ||
| North of Jeddah | 90 | 52.0 |
| South of Jeddah | 38 | 22.0 |
| West of Jeddah | 7 | 4.0 |
| East of Jeddah | 26 | 15.0 |
| Missing | 12 | 6.9 |
| Type of housing: | ||
| Villa | 70 | 40.5 |
| Apartment | 90 | 52.0 |
| Public house | 13 | 7.5 |
| Ownership of the housing: | ||
| Owned | 118 | 68.2 |
| Rented | 52 | 30.1 |
| Missing | 3 | 1.7 |