Table 2 Sample characteristics based on 86 parents/caregivers of 133 children
From: Change in the family food environment is associated with positive dietary change in children
Parent characteristics | Â | Frequency (percent) unless otherwise stated |
|---|---|---|
Highest level of education | Some high school/ completed high school | 20 (23) |
Technical or trade qualification | 18 (21) | |
Tertiary degree | 48 (56) | |
Employment status | Full time | 17 (20) |
Part time | 38 (44) | |
Homemaker | 21 (24) | |
Student | 6 (7) | |
Unemployed/retired/disabled | 4 (5) | |
Estimated household income | A$20800-36300 | 14(16) |
A$36400-51999 | 11 (13) | |
A$52400-77999 | 23 (27) | |
A$78000-114399 | 23 (27) | |
A$114000+ | 15 (17) | |
Weight status | Underweight | 2 (2) |
| Â | Normal weight | 41 (48) |
| Â | Overweight | 25 (29) |
| Â | Obese | 18 (21) |
Child characteristics | Â | Â |
| Â | Gender | 79 (59) Boys 54 (40) Girls |
| Â | Age (y) (mean(SD)) | 8.9 (2.9) |
| Â | BMI z score 1 (mean(SD)) | 0.24 (1.16) |
Weight status1 | Underweight | 14 (10) |
Normal weight | 90 (68) | |
Overweight | 22 (17) | |
| Â | Obese | 7 (5) |