Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the participating families
| Mean (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Mother age (years) | 26.3 (5.1) | 18–40 |
| Child age (months) | 24.4 (1.5) | 19.5–29.4 |
| Household size | 4.9 (1.8) | 1a–10 |
| Income | $13,737 ($10,648) | $0–$46,966 |
| Per capita income | $3,166 ($3,086) | $0–$15,655 |
| Race/ethnicity (%) | ||
| African American | 84 | |
| Caucasian | 14 | |
| Hispanic or Latina | 4 | |
| Indian/Middle Eastern | 2 | |
| Family composition (%) | ||
| Single, never married | 47.3 | |
| Married | 34.5 | |
| Separated | 12.7 | |
| Widowed | 3.6 | |
| Divorced/unmarried | 1.8 |
a
Mothers may not live in the same house as their children for four or more days per week