Table 2 Current family information and family financial situation in stepfamilies and non-stepfamilies
From: Characteristics of stepfamilies and maternal mental health compared with non-stepfamilies in Japan
Stepfamilies n = 47 n (%) | Non-stepfamilies n = 2199 n (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of children | |||
1 | 5 (10.6) | 1122 (51.4) | |
2 | 18 (38.3) | 847 (38.8) | <.001a |
≥3 | 24 (51.1) | 214 (9.8) | |
Age of the first child | |||
0–1 | 5 (10.9) | 1165 (54.2) | |
2–4 | 8 (17.4) | 678 (31.6) | <.001a |
≥5 | 33 (71.7) | 306 (14.2) | |
Presence or absence of disorders in children | |||
No | 44 (93.6) | 2002 (91.7) | .631b |
Yes | 3 (6.4) | 182 (8.3) | |
My family is financially capable. | |||
Agree or slightly agree | 18 (39.1) | 1293 (59.7) | .005a |
Disagree or strongly disagree | 28 (60.9) | 873 (40.3) | |