Table 2.
Household characteristics
| Variables | n = 357 (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geographical location | ||
| El Remal (Urban area) | 100 (28.0) | |
| Al Qarara (Rural area) | 40 (11.2) | |
| Jabalya (Refugee Camp) | 217 (60.8) | |
| Monthly income (Shekel) | ||
| Above poverty line >1400 | 112 (31.4) | |
| Under poverty line ≤1400 | 245 (68.6) | |
| Household assistance | ||
| Yes | 185 (51.8) | |
| No | 172 (48.2) | |
| Household size | 6.5 (1.99) | |
| Father’s education level | ||
| High | 133 (37.3) | |
| Medium | 195 (54.6) | |
| Low | 29 (8.1) | |
| Father’s working | ||
| Yes | 275 (77.0) | |
| No | 82 (23.0) | |
| Mother’s education level | ||
| High | 79 (22.1) | |
| Medium | 258 (72.3) | |
| Low | 20 (5.6) | |
| Mother’s job | ||
| Employed mother | 18 (5.0) | |
| Housewife | 339 (95.0) |
US$ = 3.90 Shekel.