- Sociodemographic of the study participants (N=361).
| Sociodemographic | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age of the child (years) | ||
| 6-8 | 164 | (45.4) |
| 9-11 | 132 | (36.6) |
| 12-14 | 65 | (18.0) |
| Mean ± SD (years) | 9.06 ± 2.43 | |
| Gender of the child | ||
| Male | 185 | (51.2) |
| Female | 176 | (48.8) |
| Parent’s highest education | ||
| No schooling | 5 | (1.4) |
| Primary school | 25 | (6.9) |
| Intermediate school | 77 | (21.3) |
| College/University | 254 | (70.4) |
| Parent’s employment status | ||
| Unemployed | 26 | (7.2) |
| Full-time work | 208 | (57.6) |
| Part-time work | 100 | (27.7) |
| Retired | 27 | (7.5) |
| Parent’s employment sector | ||
| Government | 306 | (84.8) |
| Non-government | 55 | (15.2) |
| One of parents works as medical staff | ||
| Yes | 107 | (29.6) |
| No | 254 | (70.4) |
| Parent’s occupation | ||
| Doctor | 54 | (15.0) |
| Nursing staff | 25 | (6.9) |
| Other medical staff | 21 | (5.8) |
| Technical staff | 7 | (1.9) |
| Non-medical staff | 254 | (70.4) |
| Monthly family income (SAR) | ||
| <3,000 | 19 | (5.3) |
| 3,000-5,000 | 46 | (12.7) |
| 6,000-10,000 | 153 | (42.4) |
| 11,000-20,000 | 119 | (33.0) |
| >20,000 | 24 | (6.6) |
| Total no. of family members | ||
| <3 members | 8 | (2.2) |
| 3 members | 22 | (6.1) |
| 4 members | 70 | (19.4) |
| 5 or more members | 261 | (72.3) |
| No. of rooms in the house | ||
| <3 rooms | 12 | (3.3) |
| 3 rooms | 69 | (19.1) |
| 4 rooms | 115 | (31.9) |
| 5 or more | 165 | (45.7) |
| Play area outside the house | ||
| Yes | 229 | (63.4) |
| No | 132 | (36.6) |
*Not primary outcomes. SAR: Saudi Riyals