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Characteristics of the sample (N = 171).
| Mean (SD) or N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Child | |
| Sex | |
| Male | 88 (51.5%) |
| Female | 83 (48.5%) |
| Age (months) | 22.94 (2.76) |
| Race/ethnicity | |
| Non-Hispanic white | 80 (46.8%) |
| Hispanic or not white | 91 (53.2%) |
| Maternal | |
| Age (years) | 27.11 (5.25) |
| Family structure | |
| Unmarried mother | 85 (56.3%) |
| Married mother | 66 (43.7%) |
| Education | |
| High school diploma/GED or less | 64 (37.4%) |
| More than high school | 107 (62.6%) |
| Income to needs ratio (midpoint) | 0.99 (0.59) |
