Table 1 Participant demographic characteristics
Characteristics (N=32) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Index child demographics | ||
Gender (male) | 20 | (63%) |
Age in years (median, (range)) | 7 | (4–11 yrs.) |
Asthma control | ||
Ever hospitalised for asthma? (Yes) | 21 | (66%) |
Speech limiting wheeze in the last 12 months? (Yes) | 20 | (63%) |
Attacks of wheezing in the last 12 months: | ||
1-3 attacks | 5 | (16%) |
4-12 attacks | 9 | (28%) |
> 12 attacks | 18 | (56%) |
Main caregiver | ||
Age in years (median, (range)) | 35 | (23–59 yrs.) |
Secondary School Education: | ||
No NZ qualification (<3 years) | 13 | (41%) |
Minimum NZ qualification (3 years) | 7 | (22%) |
Higher NZ qualification (4–5 years) | 11 | (34%) |
Overseas secondary school qualification | 1 | (3%) |
Employment Status: | ||
Paid employment | 19 | (59%) |
Stay-at-home parent/ caregiver | 12 | (38%) |
Student | 1 | (3%) |
Socioeconomic position | ||
Community Service Card Eligibility | 26 | (81%) |
NZiDep Index [73]: | ||
0 deprivation characteristics | 1 | (3%) |
1 deprivation characteristic | 4 | (13%) |
2 deprivation characteristics | 5 | (16%) |
3 or 4 deprivation characteristics | 3 | (9%) |
5+ deprivation characteristics | 19 | (59%) |
Home Ownership (with or without mortgage) | 15 | (47%) |
Household Crowding: | ||
1-2 people per bedroom | 25 | (78%) |
3 or more people per bedroom | 6 | (19%) |
No-response | 1 | (3%) |