Table 1.
Descriptive statistics according to the studied variables.
| Variables | N (%) | a SDQ’s Ratings M (DT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 1889 (52.49) | 8.78 (5.53) |
| Female | 1710 (47.51) | 8.09 (5.43) |
| Total | 3599 (100) | 8.45 (5.49) |
| Education | ||
| Pre-School (4–5 years old) | 628 (17.45) | 9.08 (5.33) |
| Primary (6–12 years old) | 2240 (62.24) | 8.34 (5.49) |
| Secondary (13–14 years old) | 731 (20.31) | 8.24 (5.61) |
| Total | 3599 (100) | 8.45 (5.49) |
| Occupational Class | ||
| Class 1 | 720 (21.11) | 7.38 (4.95) |
| Class 2 | 1172 (34.37) | 8.27 (5.41) |
| Class 3 | 1518 (44.52) | 9.13 (5.66) |
| Total | 3410 (100) | 8.46 (5.47) |
| Perceived Health | ||
| Good or very good | 3367 (93.58) | 8.22 (5.31) |
| Regular | 211 (5.86) | 11.60 (6.72) |
| Bad or very bad | 20 (0.56) | 14.50 (7.30) |
| Total | 3598 (100) | 8.45 (5.49) |
a SDQ = Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.