| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
| Mother age groups (year) |
| |
| <20 | 38 | 31.7 |
| 20 - 30 | 56 | 46.7 |
| 31 - 40 | 26 | 21.6 |
| Mother employment status |
| |
| Employed | 31 | 25.8 |
| Housewife | 89 | 74.2 |
| Governorate of residence |
| |
| North Gaza | 16 | 13.3 |
| Gaza | 39 | 32.5 |
| Middle area | 11 | 9.2 |
| Khan Younis | 40 | 33.3 |
| Rafah | 14 | 11.7 |
| Name of hospital |
| |
| A,l-Shifa medical complex | 60 | 50.0 |
| Nasser Hospital | 60 | 50.0 |
| Number of children |
| |
| <3 | 89 | 74.2 |
| 4 - 7 | 31 | 25.8 |
| Education level |
| |
| Primary | 15 | 12.5 |
| Secondary | 60 | 50.0 |
| University | 45 | 37.5 |
| Household monthly income (NIS) |
| |
| <1000 | 68 | 56.7 |
| 1000 - 2000 | 45 | 37.5 |
| >2000 | 7 | 5.8 |