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Table 2 Demographic characteristics of study participants

From: Daily actions, challenges, and needs among Dutch parents while supporting the participation of their child with a physical disability at home, at school, and in the community: a qualitative diary study

Family characteristics

Mean/SD age participant (n = 47):

43 (5.4)

Relationship with the child

Number (%)

 Mother

43 (92%)

 Father

4 (8%)

 Other

0 (0%)

Nationality of the respondent

Number (%)

 Dutch

47 (100%)

 Other

0 (0%)

Highest level of education of participant

Number (%)

 Less than high school

1 (2%)

 High school

4 (8%)

 More than high school

(total Dutch female population =36%)

42 (90%)

Family Type - child lives:

Number (%)

 with 2 biol. parents

43 (92%)

 with 1 biol. parent

4 (8%)

Child characteristics

Mean/SD age child (n = 47):

7.9 (2.6)

Child nationality

Number (%)

 Dutch

45 (96%)

 Unknown

2 (4%)

Child gender

Number (%)

 Female

22 (47%)

 Male

25 (53%)

Child education

Number (%)

 Regular

23 (50%)

 Special

14 (30%)

 Unknown

10 (20%)