Parental and Household Characteristics
| Control (n = 92) | Probiotic (n = 92) | |
|---|---|---|
| Paternal historya | ||
| Mean age at delivery, y | 34.9 (5.7) | 34.6 (6.9) |
| History of asthma | 35 (40%) | 42 (47%) |
| History of rhinitis | 29 (33%) | 30 (34%) |
| History of eczema | 15 (17%) | 22 (25%) |
| Maternal history | ||
| Mean age at delivery, y | 33.0 (5.2) | 32.6 (5.8) |
| History of asthma | 68 (74%) | 68 (74%) |
| History of rhinitis | 41 (45%) | 41 (45%) |
| History of eczema | 34 (37%) | 25 (27%) |
| Maternal educationb | ||
| Up to high school, vocational school | 8 (9%) | 11 (12%) |
| Some college | 17 (18%) | 14 (15%) |
| College graduate | 29 (32%) | 31 (34%) |
| Graduate school | 38 (41%) | 36 (39%) |
| Household income per y, $ | ||
| <10 000 | 5 (6%) | 8 (9%) |
| 10 001–50 000 | 13 (15%) | 12 (14%) |
| 50 001–100 000 | 16 (18%) | 18 (21%) |
| 100 001–150 000 | 24 (27%) | 19 (22%) |
| 150 001–200 000 | 20 (23%) | 19 (22%) |
| >200 000 | 11 (12%) | 12 (14%) |
| Household insurance | ||
| Self-pay | 0 | 0 |
| Private insurance | 74 (81.5%) | 69 (75.0%) |
| Medicaid, SCHIP, HFP | 17 (18.5%) | 22 (23.9%) |
| Military or other | 0 | 1 (1.1%) |