Differences in parental knowledge and attitude, by SES group
| All (n=412) | Lower SES (n=264) | Higher SES (n=148) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State know what SIDS is, n (%) | 367 (89.1) | 227 (86.0) | 140 (94.6) | 0.01 |
| Believe prone position definitely or possibly increases SIDS risk, n (%) | 251 (60.9) | 160 (60.6) | 91 (61.2) | 0.86 (NS) |
| Know supine position only is recommended by AAP, n (%) | 333 (80.8) | 210 (79.5) | 123 (83.1) | 0.38 (NS) |
| Believe supine position only is best, n (%) | 236 (57.3) | 143 (54.2) | 93 (62.8) | 0.09 (NS) |
| Believe side position only is best, n (%) | 78 (18.9) | 51 (19.3) | 27 (18.2) | 0.79 (NS) |
| Believe prone position only is best, n (%) | 32 (7.8) | 23 (8.7) | 9 (6.1) | 0.34 (NS) |
AAP, Academy of Pediatrics; SES, socioeconomic status; SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome.