Table 1.
Participant Demographics and Medical Variables
| Participant Characteristics | Total Sample (n=97) | Child Sample Only (n=39) |
|---|---|---|
| Child Age (years), Mean ± SD | 7.14 ± 2.87 | 9.95 ± 1.40 |
| Child Sex | 60.8% male | 51.3% male |
| Child Race (%) | ||
| Caucasian | 76 | 80 |
| African-American | 14 | 8 |
| Bi/Multi-racial | 10 | 12 |
| Seizure Type (%) | ||
| Localization-related | 55 | 54 |
| Generalized | 25 | 33 |
| Unclassified | 20 | 13 |
| Non-convulsive versus Convulsive Seizures (%) | ||
| Non-convulsive | 32 | 33 |
| Convulsive | 68 | 67 |
| Caregiver Age (years), Mean ± SD | 35.63 ± 6.97 | 36.47± 4.69 |
| Caregiver Race (%) | ||
| Caucasian | 82.5 | 84.6 |
| African-American | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Bi/Multi-racial | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Questionnaires Completed By (%) | ||
| Mother | 79.4 | 71.8 |
| Father | 15.5 | 25.6 |
| Parent jointly | 2.1 | 0 |
| Other | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Marital Status (%) | ||
| Married | 64.9 | 59.0 |
| Separated/Divorced/Widowed | 14.4 | 23.1 |
| Single | 20.6 | 17.9 |
| Revised Duncan Score, Mean ± SD | 42.81 ± 22.72 | 48.91± 20.87 |
Note: SD=standard deviation; Revised Duncan Score is an occupation based measure of socioeconomic status (SES).