Table 1.
Baseline (T1) demographic and behavioural characteristics of participants (n = 404)
| Child characteristics | T1 |
|---|---|
| Male (%) | 53.6 % |
| Mean (SD) age (months) | 3.8 (1.3) |
| Child temperament (%) | |
| Much easier than average | 15.6 % |
| Easier than average | 40.9 % |
| Average | 35.7 % |
| More/much more difficult than average | 7.7 % |
| Any television viewing time | 58.4 % |
| Mother characteristics | |
| Mean age (years) | 32.3 (4.3) |
| Maternal education (%) | |
| Low (≤ secondary school) | 19.6 % |
| Medium (trade or certificate qualification) | 24.6 % |
| High (university degree +) | 55.8 % |
| Physical activity (≥150 mins/week) | 83.9 % |
| Mean (SD) television viewing (mins/week) | 213.6 (141.1) |