Table 1.
Demographiccharacteristics of children and adolescents
| Characteristic | Left-behind (%) | Non-left-behind (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 608(44.61) | 755(55.39) | 1363(100) |
| Gender | |||
| Boys | 339(24.87) | 370(27.15) | 709(52.02) |
| Girls | 269(19.74) | 385(28.25) | 654(47.98) |
| Age group(years) | |||
| 2-4 | 101(7.41) | 102(7.48) | 203(14.89) |
| 5-7 | 70(5.14) | 66(4.84) | 136(9.98) |
| 8-12 | 277(20.32) | 339(24.87) | 616(45.19) |
| 13-18 | 160(11.74) | 248(18.20) | 408(29.93) |
| Caregiver's highest academic qualification | |||
| Senior high school or higher | 87(6.39) | 14(1.03) | 101(7.42) |
| Junior middle school | 213(15.64) | 144(10.57) | 357(26.21) |
| Primary School | 208(15.27) | 320(23.49) | 528(38.77) |
| Uneducated | 100(7.34) | 277(20.34) | 377(27.68) |
| Father’s highest academic qualification | |||
| Senior high school or higher | 14(1.03) | 13(0.95) | 27(1.98) |
| Junior middle school | 156(11.45) | 165(12.11) | 320(23.56) |
| Primary School | 208(23.42) | 320(26.14) | 528(49.56) |
| Uneducated | 120 (8.81) | 220(16.15) | 340(24.96) |
| Mother’s highest academic qualification | |||
| Senior high school or higher | 33(2.42) | 36(2.64) | 69(5.06) |
| Junior middle school | 200(14.67) | 215(15.77) | 415(30.45) |
| Primary School | 271(19.88) | 321(23.55) | 592(43.43) |
| Uneducated | 103 (7.56) | 184(13.50) | 287(21.06) |