Table 1.
Socio-demographic baseline data of street kids involved in the study
| Variables | Males(108) N (%) | Girls(92) N (%) | χ2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age ranges ( years) | ||||
| 15-19 | 42 (38.8) | 18(19.5) | 46.6 | 0.000 |
| 20-25 | 59 (54.6) | 29(31.5) | ||
| 20-25 | 7 (6.4) | 45(48.9) | ||
| Education level | ||||
| Never attended school | 3 (2.7) | 1 (1) | 27.1 | 0.000 |
| Primary | 57 (52.7) | 17(18.) | ||
| Secondary | 48 (44.4) | 74(60.4) | ||
| Occupation | ||||
| Schooling | 91 (84.2) | 67(72.) | 16.1 | 0.003 |
| Formal work | 0 | 1 (1) | ||
| Small businesses | 3 (2.7) | 3 (3.2) | ||
| Changing/instable short jobs | 10 (9.2) | 3 (3.2) | ||
| Others **** | 4 (3.7) | 18(19.5) |
****: One or combined activities: Stealing, sweeping the market and surroundings, begging and car's cleaning, digging tombs