Education was measured by the highest level of education completed (elementary school not completed, elementary school completed, vocational education/general secondary education, and college or university education) and dichotomised into "better educated than secondary education" (yes/no).
Informants were predominately female (70%), middle-aged (mean age 63.9 years; SD 11.4), highly educated (50% completed postsecondary education) and considered themselves in excellent or very good health (62%).
The educated respondents completed the questionnaires while those without formal education were interviewed in their local language which happened to be the same with the interviewers.
Most mothers were highly educated (93% completed at least some university or college education or more), nonsmokers during pregnancy (97%), and nonasthmatics (77%), yet with a high prevalence of sensitization to at least 1 of the 10 allergens tested (61%), and had a vaginal delivery (65%).
The sample was well educated, 33% completed college, and 44% reported their relationship status was married.
One of Brazil's least educated presidents — Mr. da Silva completed only the fourth grade — soon became one of its most beloved, lifting millions out of extreme poverty, stabilizing Brazil's economy and earning near-legendary status both at home and abroad.
For one, her mother is educated – Ms. Philip completed the sixth form and speaks English.
Twelve were university educated, 7 had completed college, and the majority had an annual household income in excess of $75,000 (CDN).
Illiterate patients were assisted by their educated relatives to complete the questionnaire, after the caregiver had completed his or her own.
The study population was predominately white, non-Hispanic (86%) and educated (77% completing college or above) with a mean age of 28.1 years (standard deviation [SD] =5.8), and Body Mass Index (BMI) of 23.8 kg/m (SD = 5.5) (Table 1).
