Table 2.

Home Environment and Family Asthma Management Differences Between Individuals Above and Below the Federal Poverty Line

	Above Poverty Line	Below Poverty Line
	M (SD)	M (SD)	†t
FAMSS Total Score	5.42 (1.05)	4.40 (1.04)	5.57***
HOME Total Score	44.08 (6.60)	38.16 (6.41)	5.06***
Emotional and Verbal Responsivity	9.23 (1.15)	9.21 (1.22)	.11
Encouragement of Maturity	5.78 (1.19)	5.35 (1.55)	1.74
Emotional Climate	6.01 (1.27)	5.94 (1.55)	.49
Growth Fostering Materials and Experiences	5.27 (1.30)	4.44 (1.41)	3.47**
Provision for Active Stimulation	4.72 (1.80)	4.03 (1.31)	2.49*
Family Participation in Developmentally Stimulating Experiences	4.19 (1.17)	3.54 (1.11)	3.24**
Paternal Involvement	2.85 (1.50)	1.64 (1.56)	4.50***
Aspects of the Physical Environment	6.10 (2.00)	4.03 (2.24)	5.22***

^†df vary due to missing data.

^*p<.05;

^**p<.01;

^***p<.001