Table 1

 Demographic profile of the mothers (n = 82)

Experimental (n = 41)Control (n = 41)Total (n = 82)
Marital statusn%n%n%
    Married2458.52048.44453.6
    Never married37.31024.41315.9
    Living together1024.4614.61619.5
    Separated/divorced49.7512.2911
Housing repair needs
    In need of repair1434.21741.53137.8