Table 1.
Risk and sociodemographic factors among parents responding to baseline questionnaire. Values are number (percentage) of children
| Factors | Intervention group (n=823) | Control group (n=771) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt of means tested benefit | 246 (29.9) | 262 (34.0) |
| No access to car | 149 (18.1) | 164 (21.3) |
| Non-owner occupation | 231 (28.1) | 285 (37.0) |
| Overcrowding* | 64 (7.8) | 77 (10.0) |
| ⩾4 children in family | 55 (6.3) | 61 (7.9) |
| Single parent | 89 (10.8) | 100 (13.0) |
| Teenage mother | 114 (13.9) | 125 (16.2) |
| Non-white ethnic group | 52 (6.3) | 50 (6.5) |
| Residence in deprived area† | 96 (11.7) | 126 (16.3) |
| Employment: | ||
| One parent unemployed | 73 (8.9) | 64 (8.3) |
| Single parent or both parents unemployed | 22 (2.7) | 12 (1.6) |
| Previous medically attended injury | 42 (5.1) | 48 (6.2) |
*
More than one person per room. †Living in ward with Jarman score >30.