Table 1.
Demographic characteristic of mothers in the study sample when children were in kindergarten (N = 356)
| Maternal characteristics | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Race | ||
| European American | 194 | 54.49 |
| African American | 143 | 40.17 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.40 |
| Others | 11 | 3.09 |
| Not reported | 3 | 0.84 |
| Age | ||
| Less than 25 | 40 | 11.24 |
| 25–35 | 257 | 72.19 |
| 36–39 | 41 | 11.52 |
| 40 and above | 18 | 5.06 |
| Socioeconomic status (Hollingshead scale) | ||
| 1–2 | 69 | 19.38 |
| 3–4 | 169 | 47.47 |
| 5 | 118 | 33.15 |
| Years of education | ||
| <10 years | 32 | 8.99 |
| 10–12 years | 226 | 63.48 |
| 13 to 17 years | 92 | 25.84 |
| 18+ years | 6 | 1.69 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 177 | 49.72 |
| Separated/Divorced | 68 | 19.10 |
| Widowed | 2 | 0.56 |
| Never Married | 81 | 22.75 |
| Not Reported | 28 | 7.87 |