Table 3.
Demographic characteristics of the parents of the Isle of Wight 3rd Gen Cohort participants
| Mothers (study member of F1) | Fathers (study member of F1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean maternal age (years) | ||
| First birth | 23.8 (n = 317) | 26.3 (n = 231) |
| Second birth | 25.3 (n = 163) | 27.7 (n = 114) |
| Third birth | 26.5 (n = 48) | 30.4 (n = 35) |
| Own house | 119/388 (30.7%) | 87/247 (35.2%) |
| Gas cooker | 247/388 (63.7%) | 147/247 (59.5%) |
| Visible dampness | 130/388 (33.5%) | 74/246 (30.1%) |
| Cat ownership | 127/388 (32.7%) | 81/267 (30.3%) |
| Dog ownership | 110/388 (28.4%) | 68/267 (25.5%) |
| Living on farm | 4/388 (1%) | 2/247 (0.8%) |
| Still in education | 31/440 (7%) | 19/304 (6.3%) |
| Smoking (n) | 91/441 (20.6%) | 110/305 (36.1%) |
| Asthma (n) | 160/436 (36.7%) | 99/302 (32.8%) |
| Hay fever (n) | 192/436 (44.0%) | 130/305 (42.6) |
| Eczema (n) | 170/429 (39.6%) | 67/303 (22.1%) |
| Reported food allergy (n) | 70/437 (16.0%) | 26/305 (8.5%) |
| Skin prick test | 84/304 (27.6%) | 73/196 (37.2%) |
Data from maternal questionnaire completed at 12 weeks of pregnancy, skin prick test performed at infants’ 3 or 12 months appointment.
Paternal questionnaire and skin prick test were completed at any time, when father was available.
F1, Isle of Wight cohort generation.