Table 1. Sample characteristics (n = 9,354).
| n | (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Child characteristics | ||
| Age (montds) | ||
| 19–23 | 2,701 | (30) |
| 24–29 | 2,945 | (35) |
| 30–35 | 3,708 | (36) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 4,812 | (53) |
| Female | 4,542 | (47) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 6,344 | (61) |
| Non-Hispanic black | 1,002 | (14) |
| Hispanic | 1,004 | (15) |
| Other | 1,004 | (10) |
| Vaccines for Children eligibility | ||
| Yes | 3,109 | (45) |
| No | 6,194 | (54) |
| Not reported | 51 | (<1) |
| Parent characteristics | ||
| Relationship to child | ||
| Mother/female guardian | 7,339 | (78) |
| Father/male guardian | 1,522 | (17) |
| Other | 493 | (5) |
| Mother’s age | ||
| ≤ 19 years | 139 | (3) |
| 20–29 years | 2,676 | (41) |
| ≥ 30 years | 6,539 | (57) |
| Mother’s education | ||
| 12 years or less | 2,073 | (39) |
| Some college, no degree | 2,508 | (24) |
| College degree or more | 4,773 | (38) |
| Household characteristics | ||
| Region | ||
| Northeast | 1,767 | (18) |
| Midwest | 2,212 | (24) |
| South | 3,419 | (39) |
| West | 1,956 | (19) |
| Annual incomea | ||
| Below poverty level | 1,631 | (29) |
| Above poverty level, ≤$75,000 | 3,420 | (37) |
| >$75,000 | 4,056 | (31) |
| Not reported | 247 | (3) |
Note. Table shows raw frequencies and weighted percentages. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
a Poverty level based on 2010 U.S. Census poverty threshold.