Table 3 Characteristics of internal consistency sample of child participants & their caregivers (n = 145)
Characteristic | N (%) or Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
Child Sex | Female – 78 (53.8%) Male – 67 (46.2%) |
Child Ethnicity | Afro-Caribbean – 145 (100%) |
Child Native language | English – 144 (99.3%) Nigerian – 1 (0.7%) |
Child Age (Months) | 26 (2.21) |
Maternal Education | Primary School – 30 (21.0%) Secondary School – 68 (47.5%) Tertiary – 45 (31.5%) |
Maternal Age | 18-24 – 32 (22.1%) 25-30 – 53 (36.5%) 31-38 – 47 (32.4%) Over 38 – 13 (9.0%) |
Household Monthly Income (Eastern Caribbean Dollars – XCD) | Under $500 – 18 (12.8%) $500-$1000 – 59 (41.8%) $1000-$2000 – 31 (22.0%) $2000+ − 33 (23.4%) |
Gestation (Weeks) | 39.12 (2.26) |
Complications During Birth | Yes – 12 (8.3%) No – 133 (91.7%) |
Post-Birth Illness or Health Problems | Yes – 23 (15.9%) No – 122 (84.1%) |