Table 3.
Factors associated with functional impairment in children
| Variables | Functionally impaired n (%) | Not functionally impaired n (%) | Chi square | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental delay (350) |
Present |
4(29) 10(71) |
7.01 |
0.013 |
| |
Not Present |
21(6) 315(94) |
|
|
| Chronic physical (N = 350) |
Present |
10(22) 35(78) |
15.19 |
0.000 |
| |
Not Present |
15(5) 290(95) |
|
|
| Child psychopathology (DSM IV) (N = 350) |
Present |
17(43) 23(57) |
99.50 |
0.000* |
| |
Absent |
4 (1) 306(99) |
|
|
| Mothers’ relationship with husband (N = 330) |
Poor |
3(38) 5(62) |
7.79 |
0.005 |
| |
Good |
19(6) 303(94) |
|
|
| Husband’ support for mother in child care (N = 330) |
Inadequate |
3(23) 10(77) |
3.43 |
0.048 |
| |
Adequate |
19(6) 298(94) |
|
|
| Maternal parenting distress (N = 350) |
Present |
12(39) 19(61) |
46.01 |
0.000 |
| |
Not Present |
13(4) 306(96) |
|
|
| Mothers GHQ Score (N = 350) |
≥3 |
8(29) 20(71) |
17.70 |
0.000* |
| |
<3 |
17(5) 305(95) |
|
|
| Children’s CBQ Score (N = 350) |
≥7 |
18(45) 22(55) |
91.25 |
0.000* |
| <7 | 7(2) 303(98) |
* = Fishers exact test.
n/N % in row brackets to the nearest whole number.