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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of caregivers (N = 330)

From: Determinants of caregiver satisfaction with child neurodevelopmental assessment in neuropaediatric clinics

 

N

%

Caregivers

 Mother

232

70.3

 Father

69

20.9

 Mother and father

10

3.0

 Other

19

5.8

Marital status

 Married

163

49.4

 Cohabitant

104

31.5

 Without partner

63

19.1

Mother tongue

 Norwegian

299

90.6

 Other Nordic language

7

2.1

 Other European language

16

4.8

 Non-European language

8

2.4

Education level of caregiver

 Primary/Secondary School

29

7.9

 High School

143

43.6

 College/University up to 4 years

104

31.7

 University above 4 years

52

15.9

Education level of caregiver’s partner

 Primary/Secondary School

42

14.9

 High School

143

50.7

 College/University up to 4 years

59

20.9

 University above 4 years

38

13.5

Employment status of caregiver

 Gainfully employed

245

74.2

 On sick leave, disability pension or rehabilitation

43

13.0

 Under education

9

2.7

 Working at home

11

3.3

 Unemployed

4

1.2

 Another activity

18

5.5

Employment status of caregiver’s partner

 Gainfully employed

212

75.4

 On sick leave, disability pension or rehabilitation

40

14.2

 Under education

11

3.9

 Working at home

4

1.4

 Unemployed

2

0.7

 Another activity

12

4.3