Demographic characteristics
| Characteristics | Mothers (n=35) | Fathers (n=35) |
|---|---|---|
| SD: standard deviation. | ||
| *These characteristics of the study population are a reflection of the Dutch population (Data of the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics 1999). | ||
| Age in y, mean (SD) | 35.9 (4.8) | 37.6 (5.4) |
| Carrier | 16 (45.7%) | 19 (54.3%) |
| Religious* | 7 (20%) | 7 (20%) |
| Educational level* | ||
| ≤10 y | 12 (34.3%) | 9 (25.7%) |
| 10 < y ≤14 y | 14 (40.0%) | 15 (42.9%) |
| ≥14 y | 9 (25.7%) | 11 (31.4%) |
| Total number of children | 71 | |
| Age 0–7 y | 50 | |
| Age 8–15 y | 21 | |