Table 1.
Characteristics of the Sample.
| Characteristic | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Male youth | 60 (57.1) |
| Immigrant youth | 15 (14.3) |
| Physical illness | |
| Rheumatological | 33 (31.4) |
| Endocrine | 17 (16.2) |
| Respiratory | 16 (15.2) |
| Gastroenterological | 15 (14.3) |
| Hematological | 14 (13.3) |
| Dermatological | 5 (4.8) |
| Neurological | 5 (4.8) |
| Psychopathology | |
| Mood disorder | 13 (12.4) |
| Anxiety disorder | 21 (20.0) |
| Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder | 12 (11.4) |
| Behavior disorder | 3 (2.9) |
| Immigrant parent | 19 (18.1) |
| Parent race | |
| White | 100 (95.2) |
| Arab | 5 (4.8) |
| Asian | 3 (2.9) |
| Black | 3 (2.9) |
| Other | 5 (4.8) |
| Parent marital status | |
| Married/common-law | 91 (86.7) |
| Never married/single | 4 (3.8) |
| Separated/divorced | 9 (8.2) |
| Widowed | 2 (1.9) |
| Parent educational attainment | |
| Primary school | 2 (1.9) |
| Secondary school | 22 (21.0) |
| Technical training | 5 (4.8) |
| College/university | 76 (72.3) |
| Annual household income, CAD | |
| ≤$44,999 | 20 (19.2) |
| $45,000–$89,999 | 21 (20.2) |
| $90,000–$134,999 | 15 (14.4) |
| ≥$135,000 | 48 (46.2) |