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Table 4 Descriptive results for baseline contextual factors (N = 406 households)

From: A community-based participatory research methodology to address, redress, and reassess disparities in respiratory health among First Nations

CONTEXTUAL FACTORS

N (%)

Family/household structure

Number of people

Mean ± SE

5.02 ± 0.081

Range

1-14

Number of bedrooms

Mean ± SE

5.37 ± 0.05

Range

1-10

Band-owned home

 

Yes

359 (88.4)

No

36 (8.9)

Do not know

11 (2.7)

Housing conditions

House in need of repairs

Yes, major repairs

155 (38.2)

Yes, minor repairs

119 (29.3)

No, only regular maintenance is required

119 (29.3)

Missing

13 (3.2)

Water or dampness in your house from broken pipes, leaks, septic tank, heavy rain, or floods

Yes

229 (56.4)

No

151 (37.2)

Do not know

23 (5.7)

Missing

3 (0.7)

House have any damage caused by dampness

Yes

207 (51.0)

No

174 (42.9)

Do not know

22 (5.4)

Missing

3 (0.7)

House have a mildew/moldy odor or musty smell

Yes

199 (49.0)

No

178 (43.8)

Do not know

25 (6.2)

Missing

4 (1.0)

Signs of mold or mildew in any living areas of house

Yes

190 (46.8)

No

178 (43.8)

Do not know

34 (8.4)

Missing

4 (1.0)

Any people who live in your house smoke in the house

Yes

216 (53.2)

No

189 (46.5)

Missing

1 (0.3)