Demographic characteristics of children of the two age groups
| Characteristics | 5–10 years (n=3223) N (%) | 11–14 years (n=2657) N (%) | χ2 p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.996 | ||
| Female | 1541 (47.8) | 1268 (47.7) | |
| Male | 1682 (52.2) | 1389 (52.3) | |
| Age | – | ||
| Mean (SD) | 7.8 (1.7) | 12.5 (1.1) | |
| Parent marital status | 0.037 | ||
| Single | 4 (0.1) | 2 (0.1) | |
| Married | 3036 (94.2) | 2456 (92.4) | |
| Divorced/separated | 121 (3.8) | 119 (4.5) | |
| Widow | 46 (1.4) | 62 (2.3) | |
| Cohabitant | 8 (0.3) | 13 (0.5) | |
| Missing | 8 (0.3) | 5 (0.2) | |
| Mother working status | 0.183 | ||
| Yes | 1528 (47.4) | 1196 (45.0) | |
| No | 1647 (51.1) | 1421 (53.5) | |
| Missing | 48 (1.5) | 40 (1.5) | |
| Father working status | 0.003 | ||
| Yes | 2902 (90.0) | 2303 (86.7) | |
| No | 167 (5.2) | 183 (6.9) | |
| Missing | 154 (4.8) | 171 (6.4) | |
| Highest education level of parents | <0.0001 | ||
| No and primary | 256 (7.9) | 354 (13.3) | |
| Secondary and matriculation | 2348 (72.9) | 1950 (73.4) | |
| Tertiary | 578 (17.9) | 315 (11.9) | |
| Missing | 41 (1.3) | 38 (1.4) |