Table 5.
association of socio-demographic characteristic and disclosure status
| Sociodemographic characteristic | Disclosed (%) n=44 | Not disclosed (%) n=80 | χ2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| 15-19 | 13 (20.0) | 52 (80.0) | 14.3 | *<0.001 |
| 20-24 | 31 (52.5) | 28 (47.5) | ||
| Age at diagnosis (years) | ||||
| <10 | 14 (23.3) | 46 (76.7) | 7.5 | *0.006 |
| 10 and above | 30 (46.9) | 34 (53.1) | ||
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 10 (22.7) | 34 (77.3) | 4.8 | *0.028 |
| Female | 34 (42.5) | 46 (57.5) | ||
| Reside with | ||||
| Both parents | 15 (27.8) | 39 (72.2) | 8.5 | *<0.001 |
| Single parents | 9 (27.3) | 24 (72.7) | ||
| Spouse | 10 (76.9) | 3 (23.8) | ||
| Alone | 7 (70.0) | 3 (30.0) | ||
| Others | 3 (21.4) | 11 (78.6) |
*
Statistically significant association