Research Article

Factors Influencing Sustained Utilization of Child Welfare Services among Children Aged 18 to 59 Months in a Low-Income Rural Community, Ghana

Table 2

Cross tabulation of demographic characteristics and CWC attendance.

VariablesRegular CWC attendancePearson chi-square correlation

YesNoValueDfvalue

Level of education and CWC attendanceNone369R28.07130.045
Basic14635Likelihood ratio13.65830.003
Secondary3410Linear-by-linear assoc.3.50810.061
Tertiary320N of valid cases302

Number of children and CWC attendanceMarried21337R217.30720.001
Not married2617Likelihood ratio16.30220.001
Separated90Linear-by-linear assoc.1.26610.261

Marital status and CWC attendanceMarried21337R217.30720.001
Not married2617Likelihood ratio16.30220.001
Separated90Linear-by-linear association1.26610.261
Total24854N of valid cases302