Table 1

Pilot study baseline characteristics

Baseline characteristicsn (%) or mean (SD)
Age (years)9.6 (2.9)
Height in (cm)127 (16)
Weight in (kg)28 (12)
Male30 (55.6)
Documented history of ARF0 (0)
Socio-economic status
 Number of family members4.9 (1.2)
  Children2.2 (0.9)
  Adults2.6 (1.0)
Amenities at home
 Household, Number of rooms2.8 (1.6)
 Family owns a car1 (1.9)
 Television at home50 (92.6)
 Internet connection at home4 (7.7)
 Family uses a cell phone51 (94.4)