Table 1.
Characteristics of homes with bed and family room dust samples [n (%)].
| Category | Characteristic | Homes with family room sample (n = 354) | Homes with bed dust sample (n = 294) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dampness | Report of water damage in home or visible mold/mildew in room sampled (water/mold index) | 112 (31.7) | 88 (29.9) |
| Humidifier use in room sampled | 16 (4.5) | 89 (30.4) | |
| Dehumidifier use in room sampled | 13 (3.7) | 1 (0.3) | |
| Central air | 103 (29.2) | 78 (26.5) | |
| Living in an apartment | 16 (4.5) | 14 (4.8) | |
| Pets | Currently owns a dog | 76 (21.5) | 70 (23.8) |
| Currently owns a cat | 76 (21.5) | 67 (22.8) | |
| Pests | Any mouse sightings in past year | 111 (31.3) | 103 (35.0) |
| Any cockroach sightings in the past year | 10 (2.8) | 3 (1.0) | |
| Cleaning | Cleaning frequency ≥ once/week | NA | 160 (54.4) |
| Reservoir for microbes | > Four stuffed animals on bed | NA | 50 (17.0) |
| Wall-to-wall carpet | 113 (31.9) | 108 (36.7) | |
| SES | Income < $35,000/year | 12 (3.4) | 11 (3.7) |
| Black race/ethnicity | 26 (7.4) | 26 (8.9) | |
| Other | Continuously burning pilot light | 48 (13.6) | NA |
NA, not analyzed.