Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of children from migrant and comparative non-migrant households
| Left-behind children (%) | Comparative children (%) | Group difference (chi 2 , df, p-value) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.12 (3), p = 0.950 | ||
| 1-4 yrs | 77 (20.0) | 83 (21.6) | |
| 5-8 yrs | 104 (27.0) | 99 (25.7) | |
| 9-12 yrs | 91 (23.6) | 91 (23.6) | |
| 13-17 yrs | 113 (29.4) | 112 (29.1) | |
| Gender | 0.52 (1), p = 0.471 | ||
| Male | 195 (50.6) | 205 (53.2) | |
| Female | 190 (49.4) | 180 (46.8) | |
| Vaccination status a | 0.65 (1), p = 0.422 | ||
| Completed | 103 (95.4) | 103 (92.8) | |
| Not completed | 5 (4.6) | 8 (7.2) | |
| Children with special needs b | 1.41 (1), p = 0.236 | ||
| Need of special care | 5 (4.6) | 2 (1.8) | |
aVaccination status of children under 5 years according to National Expanded Program in Immunization (EPI) schedule.
bChildren with special needs are defined as those having a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition and require health and rehabilitative services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally.