Table 1.
Comparison of the percentage of frequency of mothers with neurotypically developing children and disabled children in terms of demographic information.
| Variables | Group | Mothers with neurotypically developing children (in percentage) | Mothers with disabled children (in percentage) | p-value∗ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child's gender | Girl | 52 (43.34) | 48 (40) | 0.63 |
| Boy | 48 (40) | 54 (45) | ||
| Boy & girl | 20 (16.66) | 18 (15) | ||
| Number of children | 1-2 Children | 23 (19.16) | 21 (21.67) | 0.48 |
| 3-4 Children | 49 (39.17) | 47 (37.50) | ||
| +5 Children | 50 (41.67) | 49 (40.83) | ||
| Level of education | Illiterate | 47 (39.17) | 53 (44.17) | 0.12 |
| Below diploma | 45 (37.50) | 53 (44.17) | ||
| Diploma | 15 (12.5) | 7 (5.83) | ||
| Above diploma | 13 (10.83) | 7 (5.83) | ||
| Occupation's status | Housewife | 98 (81.67) | 100 (83.34) | 0.57 |
| Working | 22 (18.33) | 20 (16.66) | ||
| Child's place of residence | In family | 89 (74.16) | 92 (76.66) | 0.54 |
| In maintenance centers | 31 (25.84) | 28 (23.34) |
∗
Chi-square Test.