Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of adolescents with CP by reporting method (i.e. self- or proxy-report)
Socio-demographic characteristics | Self-report (n = 12) | Proxy-report only (n = 21) |
|---|---|---|
Age of adolescents with CP (mean years, SD) | 14.5 (1.8) | 15.0 (1.8) |
GMFCS (n, %) | ||
I | 2 (16.7%) | 4 (19.0%) |
II | 5 (41.7%) | 4 (19.0%) |
III | 3 (25.0%) | 2 (9.5%) |
IV | 1 (8.3%) | 4 (19.0%) |
V | 1 (8.3%) | 7 (33.3%) |
Associated impairments (n, %) | ||
Epilepsy | 4 (33.3%) | 6 (28.6%) |
Intellectual impairment | 4 (33.3%) | 14 (66.7%) |
Visual impairment | 0 (0%) | 2 (9.5%) |
Hearing impairment | 0 (0%) | 5 (23.8%) |
Speech impairment | 5 (41.7%) | 17 (81.0%) |
Attends school (n, %) | 7 (58.3%) | 3 (14.3%) |
Mother primary or above education | 6 (50.0%) | 5 (23.8%) |
Monthly family income (median, IQR) | ||
BDT | 7500 (4750) | 6000 (3000) |
USD | 88 (56) | 71 (35) |
Type of housing | ||
Kutcha | 4 (33.3%) | 16 (76.2%) |
Semi-pucca | 7 (58.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Pucca | 2 (16.7%) | 4 (19.0%) |
Source of drinking water - clean tap water a | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (9.5%) |
Sanitary latrine b | 7 (58.3%) | 17 (81.0%) |