Table 2. Sample descriptives for COVID-19 impact, worry, parent and child mental health, and parent and child attachment to pet (n = 1,034).
| Possible Range | Total | Vic Metro N = 267 | Other Location N = 767 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 Impact | ||||
| Diagnosed, n (%) | n/a | 3 (0.3) | 2 (0.8) | 1 (0.1) |
| Tested, n (%) | n/a | 624 (60.5) | 176 (66.2) | 448 (58.6) |
| Close contact, n (%) | n/a | 29 (2.8) | 14 (5.2) | 15 (2.0) |
| Isolated, n (%) | n/a | 371 (36.0) | 95 (35.7) | 276 (36.0) |
| High income stress, n (%) | n/a | 114 (11.1) | 22 (8.3) | 92 (12.1) |
| Total Impact Score, m (sd) | 0–4 | 1.4 (1.0) | 2.2 (0.9) | 1.1 (0.9) |
| COVID-19 Worry | ||||
| Worry about self, m (sd) | 0–4 | 1.9 (1.1) | 1.9 (1.1) | 1.9 (1.1) |
| Worry about others (high) | 0–4 | 2.6 (1.1) | 2.6 (1.1) | 2.6 (1.1) |
| Total Worry Score, m (sd) | 0–8 | 2.2 (2.1) | 4.4 (2.0) | 2.2 (2.1) |
| Parent psychological distress | ||||
| Total score, m (sd) | 6–30 | 12.8 (5.1) | 13.0 (4.5) | 12.7 (5.3) |
| Within clinical range, n (%) | n/a | 140 (13.6) | 31 (11.6) | 109 (14.3) |
| Child anxiety | 4–16 | 6.8 (2.4) | 6.6 (2.1) | 6.9 (2.5) |
| Parent-pet attachment | 1–4 | 3.3 (0.5) | 3.2 (0.5) | 3.3 (0.5) |
| Parent-pet emotional closeness, m (sd)^ | ||||
| Cat | 1–5 | 3.4 (0.7) | 3.5 (0.7) | 3.4 (0.8) |
| Dog | 1–5 | 3.7 (0.7) | 3.6 (0.7) | 3.8 (0.7) |
| Child-pet attachment | 1–4 | 3.1 (0.6) | 2.9 (0.6) | 3.1 (0.6) |
^Z-Score used in models, n/a = not applicable, n = number, m = mean, sd = standard deviation.