Table 1.
Characteristics of homeless families (one year after rehousing) and of low income families in stable housing
| Characteristic | Rehoused (n=58) | Comparison (n=21) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| No (%) single mothers | 40 (69) | 7 (33) | χ2=21.2, P<0.001 |
| No (%) two parent families | 18 (31) | 14 (66) | |
| Median (range) No of children | 2 (1-5) | 3 (1-7) | t=1.1, NS |
| Mean (range) age of mother (years) | 31 (20-44) | 32.4 (26-46) | t=1.1, NS |
| Mean (range) age of children (years) | 8.5 (3-16) | 9.4 (3-16) | t=1.7, NS |
| No (%) boys | 54 (52) | 28 (52) | χ2=0.005, NS |
| Mother’s ethnic group: | |||
| White | 48 (83) | 14 (67) | χ2=7.7, P=0.02 |
| Afro-Caribbean | 6 (10) | 2 (10) | |
| Asian | 4 (7) | 5 (24) | |
| Mother’s occupation: | |||
| Unemployed | 47 (81) | 14 (67) | χ2=6.5, NS |
| Full time work | 1 (2) | 2 (10) | |
| Part time work | 7 (12) | 5 (24) | |
| Full time education | 3 (5) | 0 |