Table 1.
Demographic and indoor environmental dwelling characteristics of children with physician diagnosed asthma and their caregivers: comparison of intervention and control groups (n = 19).
| N = 12(%) | N = 7(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| INTERVENTION GROUP | CONTROL GROUP | |
| Demographic Characteristics | ||
| Childs age in years: mean (SD) [range] | 9(3.96)[5–17] | 10(3.05)[6–15] |
| 5–9 years | 8(66.7) | 3(42.8) |
| 10–14 | 3(25.0) | 3(42.8) |
| 15–17 | 1(8.3) | 1(5.3) |
| Child’s gender | ||
| Male | 6(50.0) | 3(42.9) |
| Female | 6(50.0) | 4(57.1) |
| Child’s race/ethnicity | ||
| Black Non-Hispanic | 11(91.7) | 7(100.0) |
| White-Hispanic | 1(8.3) | NR |
| Caregivers education | ||
| Less than high school | NR | 1(16.7) |
| HSD or GED | 3(30.0) | NR |
| Some college | 5(50.0) | 3(50.0) |
| College graduate | 2(20.0) | 2(33.3) |
| Child’s Body Mass Index (Mean)[SD] | 18.11[5.31] | 23.29[12.01] |
| Insurance type | ||
| Medicaid | 11 | 6 |
| Private | 1 | 1 |
| Dwelling type | ||
| Mobile home | 7(58.3) | 4(57.1) |
| Single family house | 3(25.0) | 2(28.6) |
| Apartment/Townhouse/Duplex | 2(16.7) | 1(14.3) |
| Rent or own dwelling | ||
| Rent | 9(75.0) | 3(43.0) |
| Own | 3(25.0) | 4(57.0) |
| Presence of indoor environmental “triggers” in dwelling | ||
| Cockroaches or signs of cockroach excrement | 4(40.0) | 2(33.3) |
| Mice/rats or signs of rodent fecal excrement | 4(40.0) | 2(33.3) |
| Stuffed toys in child’s bedroom | 6(60.0) | 3(50.0) |
| Fragrances/strong odors | 4(40.0) | 2(33.3) |
| Use of chemical cleaners/products | 10(100.0) | 5(83.3) |
| Smoker in home | 4(40.0) | 1(16.7) |
| Visible signs of dust | 7(70.0) | 5(83.3) |
| Carpet in child’s bedroom | 10(100.0) | 6(100.0) |
| Upholstered furniture in main living area | 10(100.0) | 6(100.0) |
| Furry pet inside home | 4(40.0) | 1(16.7) |
| Kerosene heater or wood stove | 2(20.0) | 1(16.7) |
| Visible signs of moisture, mold and mildew | 3(30.0) | NR |
| Roof leaks or visible signs of water damage | 3(30.0) | NR |
| Mildew or musty odor in sleeping room | ||
| Presence of air conditioning | 12(100.0) | 7(100.0) |
| H/VAC system maintenance | ||
| Presence of biological growth on coils | 7(70.0) | 4(66.7) |
| Temperature (Mean: degrees F (SD) | ||
| Common area | 74.3(6.6) | 72.6(2.3) |
| Relative Humidity (Mean: Rh (SD) | ||
| Common area | 57.7(10.1) | 49.3(12.1) |
Notes: Therefore, total may not equal N = 19. Conditions for presence of cockroaches and mice includes observed by investigator or reported seen by the occupant within the past 1 month.
Abbreviations: NR, Not Reported; H/VAC, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.