Table I.
Demographic Characteristics (N = 262)
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Child age in years, M (SD) | 6.68 (3.38) |
| Child gender, percentage male | 162 (61.8) |
| Child ethnicity, percentage African American | 262 (100.0) |
| Health insurance type, percentage Medicaid | 221 (84.4) |
| Maternal age in years, M (SD) | 30.17 (7.35) |
| Maternal education, percentage completed high school or beyond | 180 (68.7) |
| Household income | |
| <$10,000 | 102 (40.3) |
| $10–19,999 | 58 (22.9) |
| $20–29,999 | 42 (16.6) |
| $30–39,999 | 26 (10.3) |
| >$40,000 | 25 (9.9) |
| NAEPP guideline-based severity | |
| Mild–intermittent | 116 (44.3) |
| Mild–persistent | 20 (7.6) |
| Moderate–severe persistent | 126 (48.1) |