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Table 3 Descriptive statistics for respondents and their infants
| Variable | Frequency (n) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship to Infant (n = 608) | ||
| Mother or Mother-Figure | 575 | 94.6% |
| Father or Father-Figure | 28 | 4.6% |
| Other Primary Caregiver | 5 | 0.8% |
| Child Race/Ethnicity (n = 607) | ||
| White | 399 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 7.1% |
| Black | 35 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 4.0% |
| More than one race | 90 | 14.8% |
| Other | 10 | 1.6% |
| Parent Highest Education (n = 608) | ||
| High School degree or less | 138 | 22.7% |
| Technical School/Community College | 62 | 10.2% |
| College/University | 206 | 33.9% |
| Graduate School | 202 | 33.2% |
| Household Income (n = 605) | ||
| < $20,000 | 49 | 8.1% |
| $20,000 – 39,999 | 112 | 18.5% |
| $40,000 – 59,999 | 102 | 16.9% |
| $60,000 – 79,999 | 92 | 15.2% |
| $80,000 – 99,999 | 57 | 9.4% |
| > $100,000 | 193 | 31.9% |
| Family Type (n = 608) | ||
| Two Parent Family | 550 | 90.5% |
| Single Parent Family | 46 | 7.6% |
| Other | 12 | 2.0% |
| Select Infant Conditions (n = 608)a | ||
| Diagnosed Feeding Problem | 38 | 6.3% |
| Current Feeding Tube | 10 | 1.6% |
| Preterm Birth | 67 | 11.0% |
| Structural Abnormality | 18 | 3.0% |
| Congenital Heart Disease | 18 | 3.0% |
| Genetic Disorder | 5 | 0.8% |
