TABLE 1.
Parent characteristics
| Characteristic | Mean (range) or n (%) |
|---|---|
| Born in Canada | 9 (53) |
| Marital status | |
| Married/common law | 11 (65) |
| Separated/divorced | 3 (18) |
| Single/widow | 3 (18) |
| Mother’s education | |
| Some secondary school | 1 (6) |
| Completed secondary school | 9 (53) |
| Some college/university | 2 (12) |
| Completed college/university | 5 (29) |
| Number at home | 4 (2 to 6) |
| Mother’s employment | |
| Employed full time | 3 (18) |
| Employed part time | 9 (53) |
| Homemaker | 5 (29) |
| Household income ($U.S.)* | |
| Less than or equal to $7400 | 2 (12) |
| $14,800 to <$22,200 | 3 (18) |
| $22,200 to <$29,600 | 4 (24) |
| $29,600 to <$37,000 | 4 (24) |
| $37,000 to <$44,400 | 4 (24) |
*
These ranges were converted from the following Canadian dollar values used in the original intake questionnaire: less than or equal to $10,000; $20,000 to $29,999; $30,000 to $39,000; $40,000 to $49,999, $50,000 to $59,999.