Table 1.
Sample Characteristics.
| Variable | Full sample (N = 699) | Children without pre-conditions (N = 304) | Children withpre-conditions (N = 395) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARENTS | |||
| Country, n (%) | |||
| USA | 341 (48.8) | 164 (53.9) | 177 (44.8) |
| Canada | 358 (51.2) | 140 (46.1) | 218 (55.2) |
| Age, M (SD) | 44.39 (8.41) | 44.45 (8.31) | 44.34 (8.50) |
| Gender, n (%) | |||
| Male | 28 (4.0) | 15 (4.9) | 13 (3.3) |
| Female | 662 (94.7) | 283 (93.1) | 379 (95.9) |
| Non-binary | 6 (0.8) | 4 (1.3) | 2 (0.5) |
| Other | 1 (0.1) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) |
| Missing | 2 (0.3) | 2 (0.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Education, n (%) | |||
| Highschool | 85 (12.2) | 30 (9.9) | 55 (13.9) |
| Trade school | 27 (3.9) | 8 (2.6) | 19 (4.8) |
| College | 229 (32.8) | 100 (32.9) | 129 (32.7) |
| University | 358 (51.2) | 166 (54.6) | 192 (48.6) |
| Marital status, n (%) | |||
| Single | 47 (6.7) | 17 (5.6) | 30 (7.6) |
| In a relationship or common-law | 58 (8.3) | 21 (6.9) | 37 (9.4) |
| Married | 527 (75.4) | 245 (80.6) | 282 (71.4) |
| Separated/divorced | 52 (7.4) | 17 (5.6) | 35 (8.9) |
| Widowed | 13 (1.9) | 3 (1.0) | 10 (2.5) |
| Missing | 2 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) |
| Household income, n (%) | |||
| < $44,999 | 100 (15.1) | 33 (10.9) | 67 (17.0) |
| 45,000-$49,999 | 26 (3.7) | 7 (2.3) | 19 (4.8) |
| $50,000-$54,999 | 31 (4.4) | 9 (3.0) | 22 (5.6) |
| $55,000-$59,999 | 17 (2.4) | 7 (2.3) | 10 (2.5) |
| $60,00-$64,999 | 30 (4.3) | 16 (5.3) | 14 (3.5) |
| $65,000-$69,999 | 17 (2.6) | 9 (3.0) | 8 (2.0) |
| $70,000-$74,999 | 36 (5.2) | 12 (3.9) | 24 (6.1) |
| $75,000-$79,999 | 39 (5.6) | 18 (5.9) | 21 (5.3) |
| >$80,000 | 366 (52.4) | 170 (55.9) | 196 (49.6) |
| Missing | 37 (5.3) | 23 (7.6) | 14 (3.5) |
| Ethnicity, n (%)* | |||
| Asian | 14 (2.0) | 8 (2.6) | 6 (1.5) |
| Black or African American | 3 (0.4) | 3 (1.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Hispanic | 25 (3.6) | 7 (2.3) | 18 (4.6) |
| Indigenous/Alaskan Native | 16 (2.3) | 5 (1.6) | 11 (2.8) |
| Middle Eastern or North African | 6 (0.9) | 2 (0.7) | 4 (1.0) |
| Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) |
| White | 636 (91.0) | 295 (97.0) | 359 (90.9) |
| Missing | 26 (3.7) | 11 (3.6) | 15 (3.8) |
| Self-reported health status, n (%) | |||
| Poor | 11 (1.6) | 1 (0.3) | 10 (2.5) |
| Fair | 81 (11.6) | 17 (5.6) | 64 (16.2) |
| Good | 236 (33.8) | 93 (30.6) | 143 (36.2) |
| Very good | 236 (33.8) | 107 (35.2) | 129 (32.7) |
| Excellent | 135 (19.3) | 86 (28.3) | 49 (12.4) |
| YOUNGEST CHILD | |||
| Age, M (SD) | 9.43 (3.80) | 9.19 (3.75) | 9.63 (3.83) |
| Gender, n (%) | |||
| Male | 317 (45.4) | 136 (44.7) | 181 (45.8) |
| Female | 378 (54.1) | 166 (54.6) | 212 (53.7) |
| Non-binary | 2 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) |
| Missing | 2 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) |
| Type of school, n (%) | |||
| Public school | 591 (84.5) | 253 (83.2) | 338 (85.6) |
| Private school | 76 (10.9) | 40 (13.2) | 36 (9.1) |
| Homeschool | 4 (0.6) | 2 (0.7) | 2 (0.4) |
| Missing | 29 (4.0) | 9 (3.0) | 19 (4.8) |
| Parent-reported health status, n (%) | |||
| Poor | 1 (0.1) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) |
| Fair | 31 (4.4) | 1 (0.3) | 30 (7.6) |
| Good | 131 (18.7) | 28 (9.2) | 103 (26.1) |
| Very good | 238 (34.0) | 92 (30.3) | 146 (37.0) |
| Excellent | 298 (42.6) | 183 (60.2) | 115 (29.1) |
| Pre-existing conditions, n (%)* | |||
| Allergies | 146 (20.9) | – | 146 (20.9) |
| Anxiety | 145 (20.7) | – | 145 (20.7) |
| Impulsivity | 138 (19.7) | – | 138 (19.7) |
| Skin Sensitivity | 114 (16.3) | – | 114 (16.3) |
| Asthma | 89 (12.7) | – | 89 (12.7) |
| Body Image | 35 (5.0) | – | 35 (5.0) |
| Difficulty Breathing | 29 (4.1) | – | 29 (4.1) |
| Difficulty reading facial expressions | 29 (4.1) | – | 29 (4.1) |
| Hearing difficulties | 20 (2.9) | – | 20 (2.9) |
| Difficulty recognizing others | 9 (1.3) | – | 9 (1.3) |
| Immunity disorder | 9 (1.3) | – | 9 (1.3) |
| Mobility Issues | 8 (1.1) | – | 8 (1.1) |
| Autism | 8 (1.1) | – | 8 (1.1) |
| Difficulty reading lips | 7 (1.0) | – | 7 (1.0) |
| Speech Learning Disorder | 7 (1.0) | – | 7 (1.0) |
| Neuro Special Needs | 6 (0.9) | – | 6 (0.9) |
| Depression | 2 (0.3) | – | 2 (0.3) |
Note. *Percentages do not equal 100% because the question asked participants to check all options that apply.