Table 1: Socio-Demographic characteristics of the Caretaker.
| Age group of guardian n (%) | ||
| < 25 years | 4 (8) | |
| 25-29 yrs | 8 (16) | |
| 30-34 yrs | 14 (28) | |
| 35-39 yrs | 7 (14) | |
| > = 40 yrs | 17 (34) | |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 20 (40.0) | |
| Single | 25 (50.0) | |
| Widowed | 5 (10.0) | |
| Relationship to child | ||
| Mother | 23 (46.0) | |
| Father | 3 (6.0) | |
| Stepmother | 2 (4.0) | |
| Sister | 3 (6.0) | |
| Maternal grandmother | 6 (12.0) | |
| Maternal grandfather | 4 (8.0) | |
| Others | 9 (18.0) | |
| Residence | ||
| Rural | 14 (28.0) | |
| Urban | 36 (72.0) | |
| Religion | ||
| Christian | 50 (100.0) | |
| Education level | ||
| None | 1 (2.0) | |
| Primary | 25 (51.0) | |
| Secondary/Technical | 22 (44.9) | |
| Tertiary | 1 (2.0) | |
| Occupation | ||
| Unemployed | 11 (22.0) | |
| Student | 3 (6.0) | |
| Self-Employed | 17 (34.0) | |
| Civil Servant | 10 (20.0) | |
| Others | 9 (18.0) | |
| Income | ||
| Below 50 USD | 16 (35.6) | |
| Above 50 USD | 29 (64.4) | |