Table 1 Sociodemographic information of the participants (N = 120)
Characteristics | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | 13 | 10.8 |
Female | 107 | 89.2 |
Age groups | ||
23–29 years | 21 | 17.5 |
30–35 years | 73 | 60.8 |
36–40 years | 14 | 11.7 |
> 40 years | 12 | 10.0 |
Marital status | ||
Married | 96 | 80.0 |
Separated | 17 | 14.2 |
Divorced | 6 | 5.0 |
Widower | 1 | 0.8 |
Relationship with child | ||
Mothers | 108 | 90.0 |
Fathers | 12 | 10.0 |
Number of children | ||
3 children | 85 | 70.8 |
4–5 children | 28 | 23.3 |
6–7 children | 7 | 5.9 |
Caregivers’ level of education | ||
Primary school (Grade 1–6) | 5 | 4.2 |
Junior secondary school (Grade 7–9) | 22 | 18.3 |
Senior certificate (Grade 12) | 85 | 70.8 |
Tertiary | 8 | 6.7 |
Religious affiliation | ||
Christian | 108 | 90.0 |
Muslim | 12 | 10.0 |
English language proficiency | ||
Write and speak English | 31 | 25.8 |
Understand but cannot speak | 33 | 27.5 |
Neither speak, understand nor write | 56 | 46.7 |
Reasons for relocating to Durban | ||
Had relatives living in Durban | 61 | 50.8 |
Came through Mozambique and stayed | 46 | 38.4 |
Job opportunities | 7 | 5.8 |
Clean city | 3 | 2.5 |
Feel secure in Durban | 3 | 2.5 |