Table 3 Self-reported demographic characteristics of low-income Spanish-speaking parent or caregiver and their child closest to 3 years in Phase 2, delivery of the educational intervention (N = 105)

Mothers

81 (77 %)

Caregiver birth country

  U.S.

11 (10 %)

  Mexico

91 (87 %)

Age (years)

33.7 ± 8; median = 33; range = 18-57

Years completed in school

  6 years or less

35 (33 %)

  7–11 years

18 (17 %)

  High school diploma

33 (31 %)

  More than high school

19 (20 %)

Number of children

2.4 ± 1.1; median = 2; range = 0-5

Child characteristic

  Female

47 (45 %)

  U.S. born

102 (98 %)

  Never had dental visit

14 (13 %)

  Age (years)

3.0 ± 1.3; median=3; range=0-5