Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of participants by group
| Characteristic | Total (n = 20) | Control (n = 10) | Intervention (n = 10) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), median (IQR) | 39.5 (35.1, 42.2) | 40.8 (35.7, 43.3) | 37.2 (32.9, 40.4) | 0.17 |
| White ethnicity, % (n) | 95% (19) | 90% (9) | 100% (10) | 0.31 |
| Married, % (n) | 50% (10) | 40% (4) | 60% (6) | 0.59 |
| People living in house, median (IQR) | 4 (3,4) | 4 (2,5) | 4 (4,4) | 1.00 |
| Living with child aged under 18 years, % (n) | 80% (16) | 70% (7) | 90% (9) | 0.26 |
| Low education (no qualifications beyond age 16), % (n) | 44% (8) | 33% (3) | 55% (5) | 0.78 |
| Most deprived half of the neighbourhood (IMD), % (n) | 80% (16) | 80% (8) | 80% (8) | 0.32 |
| Paid employment, % (n) | 70% (14) | 90% (9) | 50% (5) | 0.05 |
| Pounds (£) spent on food per week, median (IQR) | 70 (50, 88) | 58 (45, 80) | 78 (60, 100) | 0.27 |