Table 1. Baseline characteristics of 150 participants.
| Characteristic | Total (n = 150) | Control (n = 88) | Intervention (n = 62) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), median (IQR) | 36.2 (31.4, 41.1) | 36.1 (31.4, 40.9) | 36.4 (31.3, 41.8) | 0.85 |
| White ethnicity, % (n) | 91% (137) | 91% (80) | 92% (57) | 0.83 |
| Married, % (n) | 43% (64) | 42% (37) | 44% (27) | 0.56 |
| Low education (no qualifications beyond age 16), % (n) | 59% (87) | 56% (49) | 62% (38) | 0.93 |
| Most deprived half of neighbourhood deprivation (IMD), % (n) | 79% (118) | 82% (72) | 74% (46) | 0.26 |
| Paid employment, % (n) | 46% (68) | 49% (43) | 41% (25) | 0.34 |
| Most groceries from collaborating chain supermarket, % (n) | 44% (66) | 44% (39) | 44% (27) | 0.93 |
| Pounds (£) spent on food per week, median (IQR) | 75 (50, 100) | 73 (50, 98) | 80 (50, 100) | 0.23 |
| Provided data about child aged 2–6 years, % (n) | 44% (66) | 43% (38) | 45% (28) | 0.81 |
IMD, Index of Multiple Deprivation; IQR, interquartile range.