Table 1 Characteristics of Mothers and Grandmothers
Mothers (n = 32) | Grandmothers (n = 32) | |
|---|---|---|
Age [M (SD)] | 30 (7.4) | 52 (9.3) |
Time since child/grandchild death (in weeks) | 10.9 (5.77) | 11.3 (7.09) |
Race/ethnicity [n (%)] | ||
Black | 13 (41%) | 14 (44%) |
White | 8 (25%) | 10 (31%) |
Hispanic | 11 (34%) | 8 (25%) |
Education [n (%)] | ||
< High school | 2 (6%) | 2 (6%) |
High school graduate | 9 (28%) | 11 (35%) |
> High school | 21 (66%) | 19 (59%) |
Employed? [n (%)] | ||
Before death | 23 (72%) | 22 (69%) |
At interview | 15 (47%) | 20 (63%) |
Partnered? [n (%)] | 25 (78%) | 21 (66%) |
Family annual income [n (%)] | ||
< $20,000 | 6 (19%) | 6 (19%) |
$20,000–$49,999 | 7 (22%) | 9 (28%) |
≥ $50,000 | 11 (34%) | 14 (44%) |
No response | 8 (25%) | 3 (9%) |