Table 1 Demographic characteristics of study participants at baseline
Characteristic | N (%) or mean (SD) |
|---|---|
Child’s age (years) n = 24 | 7.8 (±2.3) |
Child’s gender n = 24 | Male:Female 14:10 |
Household structure (n = 22) | |
Two parent household | 15 (68.2) |
Single parent household | 7 (31.8) |
Mother’s education level (n = 21) | |
Some years of high school | 2 (9.5) |
Year 12, HSC or equivalent | 5 (23.8) |
Technical, trade, or TAFE certificate | 5 (23.8) |
Tertiary qualifications | 9 (42.9) |
Father’s education level (n = 22) | |
Some years of high school | 5 (22.7) |
Year 12, HSC or equivalent | 4 (18.2) |
Technical, trade, or TAFE certificate | 5 (22.7) |
Tertiary qualifications | 8 (36.4) |
Mother in paid employment (n = 21) | |
Yes | 17 (81.0) |
Father in paid employment (n = 22) | |
Yes | 20 (90.9) |
Household income (per week) (n = 17) | |
<$500 | 2 (11.8) |
<$500–$999 | 3 (17.6) |
$1000–$1499 | 3 (17.6) |
$1500–$1999 | 4 (23.5) |
≥$2000 | 5 (29.4) |