Table 1 Baseline characteristics of mothers participating in support/education group trial and qualitative interviews (N = 8)
From: Understanding how education/support groups help lone mothers
Characteristic | Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
Age, yr | 36.3 | (4.6) |
| Â | % | |
Treated for "nerves" or nervous condition in last 6 mo | 75.0 | |
Maternal education | Â | Â |
   Some secondary or less | 12.5 | |
   Completed secondary | 25.0 | |
   Some postsecondary | 25.0 | |
   Completed postsecondary | 37.5 | |
Employed in past year | 75.0 | |
Income <$15,000 in past year | 50.0 | |
Financial pressure | 75.0 | |
Sources of financial support in past year | Â | Â |
   Wages and salaries | 63.0 | |
   Social assistance | 75.0 | |
   Other | 75.0 | |
Mood a | 20.1 | (9.4) |
Self-esteem a | 20.5 | (5.3) |
Social support a | 40.8 | (10.6)b |
Parenting a | 105.4 | (16.4) |