Table I.
Demographic Characteristics of Pediatric Patients With Gastrointestinal Disorders/Diseases and Healthy Controls
| Characteristics | Patient families n (%) or mean (SD) | Healthy families n (%) or mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total number | 689 | 552 |
| Age | 11.43 (4.58) | 11.43 (4.33) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 318 (46.2%) | 255 (46.2%) |
| Female | 371 (53.8%) | 297 (53.8%) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White non-Hispanic | 517 (75.0%) | 415 (75.2%) |
| Hispanic | 68 (9.9%) | 55 (10.0%) |
| Black non-Hispanic | 63 (9.1%) | 50 (9.1%) |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13 (1.9 %) | 10 (1.8 %) |
| Native American | 1 (0.1%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Other | 27 (3.9%) | 21 (3.8%) |
| Parent education mothers | ||
| Less than high school graduate | 40 (5.8%) | 42 (7.6%) |
| High school graduate | 88 (12.8%) | 85 (15.4%) |
| Some college or certification course | 180 (26.1%) | 124 (22.5%) |
| College graduate | 228 (33.1%) | 193 (35.0%) |
| Graduate or professional degree | 122 (17.7%) | 108 (19.6%) |
| Missing | 31 (4.5%) | 0 (0%) |
| Parent education fathers | ||
| Less than high school graduate | 59 (8.6%) | 42 (7.6%) |
| High school graduate | 111 (16.1%) | 99 (17.9%) |
| Some college or certification course | 141 (20.5%) | 134 (24.3%) |
| College graduate | 170 (24.7%) | 164 (29.7%) |
| Graduate or professional degree | 118 (17.1%) | 113 (20.5%) |
| Missing | 90 (13.1%) | 0 (0%) |
Note. No significant differences were found between patient families in comparison with healthy families.