Table 1 Descriptive analysis: demographic characteristics of the sample
Demographic characteristics | Total sample (N = 95) | |
|---|---|---|
N | % | |
Children/adolescent characteristics | ||
Ages (years) | ||
2–4 | 33 | 34.8 |
5–7 | 16 | 16.8 |
8–12 | 28 | 29.5 |
13–18 | 18 | 19.0 |
Gender | ||
Boys | 60 | 63.2 |
Girls | 35 | 36.8 |
Cancer diagnosis | ||
Leukemia | 53 | 55.8 |
Lymphoma and reticuloendothelial neoplasm | 16 | 16.8 |
Others | 26 | 27.4 |
Groups | ||
Out-patient | 66 | 69.5 |
In-patient | 29 | 30.5 |
Characteristics of parents/guardian | ||
Ages (years) | ||
20–40 | 73 | 76.8 |
41–79 | 22 | 23.2 |
Relationship to patient | ||
Mother | 73 | 76.8 |
Others | 22 | 23.2 |
Level of schooling | ||
≤ 8 years | 59 | 62.1 |
> 8 years | 36 | 37.9 |