TABLE 1.
Parent Characteristics
| Characteristic | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age of parent | ||
| 20–29 | 4 | (57.1) |
| 30–39 | 2 | (28.6) |
| 40–49 | 0 | (0) |
| >50 | 1 | (14.3) |
| Age of child (years) | ||
| < 1 | 2 | (28.6) |
| 1–5 | 2 | (28.6) |
| 6–10 | 2 | (28.6) |
| 11–15 | 1 | (14.3) |
| Parent gender | ||
| Female | 5 | (71.4) |
| Male | 2 | (28.6) |
| Parent race | ||
| White | 5 | (71.4) |
| Unidentified | 2 | (28.6) |
| Parent ethnicity | ||
| Hispanic | 5 | (71.4) |
| Non-Hispanic | 2 | (28.6) |
| Parent education level | ||
| Bachelor’s degree | 1 | (14.3) |
| Some college | 3 | (42.9) |
| High school | 3 | (42.9) |
| Child’s gender | ||
| Male | 4 | (57.1) |
| Female | 3 | (42.9) |
| Child’s primary condition | ||
| Gastrointestinal | 3 | (42.9) |
| Genetic disorder | 2 | (28.6) |
| Seizure disorder | 1 | (14.3) |
| Heart disease | 1 | (14.3) |
Note. N = 7. From Baird et al. (2015). Copyright Elsevier, Inc. Used with permission.