Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the girls in the final sample
White British | British Pakistani | |
|---|---|---|
Number | 70 | 75 |
Age (years) | 9.9 ± 0.7 | 10.0 ± 0.7 |
School year group | ||
5 | 51 (73%) | 53 (71%) |
6 | 19 (27%) | 22 (29%) |
Parental marital status* | ||
Married/cohabiting | 37 (53%) | 53 (71%) |
Single | 33 (47%) | 22 (29%) |
Number of children in household*** | ||
1 | 16 (23%) | 3 (4%) |
2 or 3 | 45 (64%) | 38 (51%) |
≥4 | 9 (13%) | 34 (45%) |
Mother’s employment status (N = 139)*** | ||
Employed or student | 37 (54%) | 11 (16%) |
Unemployed | 15 (22%) | 10 (14%) |
Looking after the home | 16 (24%) | 50 (70%) |
Mother’s country of birth (N = 139) | ||
UK | 70 (100%) | 32 (44%) |
Pakistan | - | 37 (56%) |
Father’s country of birth (N = 132) | ||
UK | 69 (100%) | 27 (43%) |
Pakistan | - | 36 (57%) |