Table 2 Results: Characteristics of RGE Episode
From: Family impact of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Taiwan and Vietnam: an Ethnographic Study
Characteristic | Vietnam N (%) | Taiwan N (%) |
|---|---|---|
or | or | |
mean (SD) | mean (SD) | |
Number of days the child was in the hospital because of RGE | 7.55 (5.08) | 5.33 (2.46) |
Who had to take a leave for the patient hospitalization? | ||
Nobody | 8 (36.4 %) | 6 (50.0 %) |
Father | 5 (22.7 %) | 1 (8.3 %) |
Mother | 8 (36.4 %) | 5 (41.7 %) |
Caregiver (different from parents) | 1 (4.5 %) | 0 (0.0 %) |
Number of working days lost due to the child hospitalization | 9.14 (7.29) | 2.83 (1.47) |
Who will take care of the patient during the weekdays at home? | ||
Parent/caregiver | 20 (90.9 %) | 9 (75.0 %) |
Another relative | 2 (9.1 %) | 3 (25.0 %) |
Who had to take a leave for the patient care at home? | ||
Nobody | 15 (68.2 %) | 9 (75.0 %) |
Father | 5 (22.7 %) | 2 (16.7 %) |
Mother | 2 (9.1 %) | 1 (8.3 %) |
Number of working days lost to take care of the ill child at home | 4.71 (4.96) | 2.00 (1.00) |
(among those who stayed at home, n = 7) | (among those who took leave, n = 3) |