Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the families. Figures are numbers (percentages) of families unless stated otherwise
| Intervention group | Control group | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex of index child: | ||
| Male | 42 (58) | 29 (67) |
| Female | 31 (42) | 14 (33) |
| Weekly family income: | ||
| ≤£200 | 41 (56) | 18 (42) |
| £201-£250 | 15 (21) | 14 (32) |
| £251-£300 | 11 (15) | 6 (14) |
| >£300 | 6 (8) | 5 (12) |
| First language: | ||
| English | 64 (88) | 35 (81) |
| Welsh | 9 (12) | 8 (19) |
| Mean (SD) age*; range | ||
| Parent (years) | 30.16 (7.06); 19-54 | 28.02 (5.12); 20-43 |
| Child (months) | 45.89 (6.31); 36-59 | 46.53 (6.45); 36-58 |
| Children per household | 2.53 (1.13); 1-5 | 2.60 (1.28); 1-6 |
*P values for difference were 0.085 for parents' age, 0.599 for child's age, and 0.758 for number of children per household.