Table 1.
Association between increased maternal age with increased stress levels in the mothers of cleft children
| Stress levels | Mild | Moderate | Severe | Total number of patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age of the mothers of cleft children | ||||
| 20-24 yrs | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 25-29 yrs | 4 | 14 | 2 | 20 |
| 30-34 yrs | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| >=35 yrs | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 20 | 19 | 11 | 50 |
Chi-square=54.8230, *P=0.0001