Table 1.
Characteristics of study sample regarding adults and children.*
| Adults (n = 2,096 households) | Children (n = 1,507 households) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age of respondent (years) | ||
| 18–29 | 18% | 22% |
| 30–44 | 29% | 54% |
| 45–64 | 29% | 23% |
| 65+ | 24% | 1% |
| Age of oldest child in household (years) | ||
| 0–5 | – | 24% |
| 6–11 | 30% | |
| 12–17 | 46% | |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| Non‐Hispanic white | 70% | 64% |
| Non‐Hispanic black | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 18% |
| Non‐Hispanic other | 7% | 7% |
| Highest education level in household | ||
| Bachelor's degree or more | 29% | 30% |
| Annual household income | ||
| $100,000 or more | 12% | 14% |
| Adult has self‐reported, doctor‐diagnosed medical condition | ||
| Yes | 60% | 53% |
| Child health status** | ||
| Fair/poor | – | 19% |
| Proximity to CTSA | ||
| Resides 100 miles or less from CTSA | 65% | 63% |
*We have simplified the categorization of some variables to reflect the key distinctions identified in subsequent analyses.
**Reflecting the lowest health status of any child in the household.