Table 2.
Response frequency to variables highlighting gender related disparities and preference for sons
| Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) | χ2 statistic | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household decision maker | ||||
| Self | 46 | 8.9 | 228.50 | < .001 |
| Husband | 323 | 62.6 | ||
| In-laws | 147 | 28.5 | ||
| Ultrasound | ||||
| Yes | 153 | 29.7 | ||
| No | 363 | 70.3 | ||
| Gender on ultrasound | ||||
| Male | 84 | 55.6 | ||
| Female | 67 | 44.4 | ||
| Gender preference | ||||
| Male | 177 | 34.3 | 213.71 | < .001 |
| Female | 34 | 6.6 | ||
| No preference | 305 | 59.1 | ||
| Preference for education | ||||
| Sons | 47 | 9.1 | 717.11 | < .001 |
| Daughters | 11 | 2.1 | ||
| No preference | 458 | 88.8 | ||
| In-laws prefer sons | ||||
| Yes | 194 | 37.6 | 31.75 | < .001 |
| No | 322 | 62.4 | ||
| Marital problems | ||||
| Yes | 127 | 24.6 | 133.03 | < .001 |
| No | 389 | 75.4 | ||
| Harassment | ||||
| Yes | 139 | 26.9 | 109.78 | < .001 |
| No | 377 | 73.1 | ||
| Domestic abuse | ||||
| Yes | 96 | 18.6 | 203.44 | < .001 |
| No | 420 | 81.4 | ||