TABLE 1.
Baseline Demographic Characteristics According to Group
| Characteristic | ABC (n = 84) | AMF (n = 83) | UC (n = 83) | Pa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child | ||||
| Age, mean ± SD, y | 7.05 ± 3.37 | 6.54 ± 3.43 | 7.35 ± 3.30 | .300 |
| Male gender, n (%) | 52 (62.0) | 54 (65.0) | 49 (59.0) | .730 |
| Black race, n (%) | 84 (100.0) | 81 (98.0) | 80 (96.0) | .240 |
| Medicaid health insurance, n (%) | 62 (74.0) | 74 (89.0) | 78 (94.0) | .001 |
| Has regular source for nonurgent asthma care, n (%) | 84 (100.0) | 83 (100.0) | 83 (100.0) | .990 |
| Household, n (%) | ||||
| Mother is primary caregiver | 75 (89.0) | 80 (96.0) | 73 (880) | .120 |
| Caregiver completed high school | 58 (69.0) | 58 (70.0) | 56 (68.0) | .940 |
| Household income < $10 000/y | 30 (37.0) | 33 (41.3) | 29 (35.4) | .730 |
| Smoker in the home | 23 (27.4) | 22 (26.8) | 23 (27.7) | .990 |
| Concern about neighborhood safety | 57 (67.9) | 54 (65.1) | 59 (71.1) | .710 |
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P values are based on the χ2 test (categorical variables) or analysis of variance (continuous variables).