TABLE 1.
Characteristics of all Children, and according to Study group, at the Time of the First Caregiver Surveya
| Characteristic | All Children (N = 648) | Intervention Group (n = 321) | Comparison Group (n = 327) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M (SE) age, years | 4.1 (0.7) | 4.1 (0.7) | 4.1 (0.7) |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 323 (49.8) | 164 (51.0) | 159 (48.6) |
| Male | 325 (50.2) | 157 (49.0) | 168 (51.4) |
| Hispanic ethnicity | 386 (59.5) | 201 (62.6) | 185 (56.5) |
| Race of child | |||
| White | 357 (55.0) | 179 (55.7) | 178 (54.4) |
| American Indian | 243 (37.5) | 118 (36.7) | 125 (38.2) |
| Mixed race | 39 (6.0) | 18 (5.6) | 21 (6.4) |
| Other | 9 (1.3) | 6 (1.8) | 3 (0.9) |
| Head Start center race/ethnicity | |||
| American Indian | 249 (38.4) | 124 (38.6) | 125 (38.2) |
| Hispanic | 399 (61.5) | 197 (61.3) | 202 (61.7) |
| ≥1 Parent with >high school educationb | 329 (51.2) | 185 (58.1) | 144 (44.4)c |
| Neighborhood safe for outdoor play | 559 (87.0) | 283 (88.9) | 276 (85.1) |
a
Values are number (percentage) unless otherwise indicated.
b
Education data missing for six surveys.
c
Significantly different from intervention group (p < .001).