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Table 1 Participants characteristics

From: Exploring the influence of socio-cultural factors and environmental resources on the health related quality of life of children and adolescents after congenital heart disease surgery: parental perspectives from a low middle income country

 

n

%

Dyads (both parents interviewed)

18

90

One parent interviewed (both were mothers)

2

10

Mean age (years)

 Father

43.27

 Mother

36.21

Education – Father (total 18)

 Grade 10/12

10

55

 Completed University degree

8

45

Education – Mother (total 20)

 Grade 10/12

16

80

 Completed University degree

4

20

Occupation – Father

 Business

9

45

 Service

9

45

 Not alive / separated

2

10

Occupation – Mother

 Housewife

20

100

Income: Below poverty line (LMIC)

15

75

Above poverty line (LMIC)

5

25

Family Structure

 Nuclear

11

55

 Extended

9

45

*Median number of siblings

3 (range 2–6)

*Median number of co-dwelling family members

7 (range 4–16)

  1. Note: *Inclusive of patients