Table I.
Demographic Characteristics of Participants
| Variable | % of sample | Mean | SD | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Characteristics | ||||
| Child's age Island PR | 7.4 years | 2.0 years | 1 - 15.0 years | |
| Child's age Mainland RI | 8.2 years | 1.0 years | 2 – 13 years | |
| Child's gender | ||||
| Island PR: Female | 42% | |||
| Mainland RI: Female | 40% | |||
| Primary Caregiver's Characteristics | ||||
| Mainland RI Spanish Language Preference | ||||
| 40% of the sample elected to hear the questions in Spanish | ||||
| Number of years of education | ||||
| Island PR | 14.04 years | 2.8 | 4-16 years | |
| Mainland RI | 15.00 years | 3.2 | 2-16 years | |
| Family's annual incomeb | ||||
| Island PR | $10,000-$30,000 | |||
| Mainland RI | $5,000- $25,000 | |||
a
Primary caregivers were asked an open-ended question regarding the ethnic and racial group(s) with which they primarily identified themselves.
b
Family's total annual income from all sources. The majority of families total income fell within this range.