Table 1: Socio-Demographic characteristics of the Caretaker.
Age group of guardian n (%) | ||
< 25 years | 4 (8) | |
25-29 yrs | 8 (16) | |
30-34 yrs | 14 (28) | |
35-39 yrs | 7 (14) | |
> = 40 yrs | 17 (34) | |
Marital status | ||
Married | 20 (40.0) | |
Single | 25 (50.0) | |
Widowed | 5 (10.0) | |
Relationship to child | ||
Mother | 23 (46.0) | |
Father | 3 (6.0) | |
Stepmother | 2 (4.0) | |
Sister | 3 (6.0) | |
Maternal grandmother | 6 (12.0) | |
Maternal grandfather | 4 (8.0) | |
Others | 9 (18.0) | |
Residence | ||
Rural | 14 (28.0) | |
Urban | 36 (72.0) | |
Religion | ||
Christian | 50 (100.0) | |
Education level | ||
None | 1 (2.0) | |
Primary | 25 (51.0) | |
Secondary/Technical | 22 (44.9) | |
Tertiary | 1 (2.0) | |
Occupation | ||
Unemployed | 11 (22.0) | |
Student | 3 (6.0) | |
Self-Employed | 17 (34.0) | |
Civil Servant | 10 (20.0) | |
Others | 9 (18.0) | |
Income | ||
Below 50 USD | 16 (35.6) | |
Above 50 USD | 29 (64.4) |